Painter & Surface Preparation Operator

BAE Systems
Sheffield
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 42,754 - 42,754Function: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: certificationSkills: ["Attention to detail","Quality focus","Safety mindset","Teamwork"]

Prepare components and assemblies for painting by cleaning, masking, sanding, and other surface preparation tasks. Mix paints and apply primers and industrial coatings using Air-Assisted Airless (AAA) and Airless spray equipment to meet specifications. Interpret engineering drawings and coating requirements, conduct visual inspections, and identify defects/non-conformances. Work with Production and Quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules while following SHE standards and corrective actions.

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Painter & Surface Preparation Operator

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Job Summary

Prepare components and assemblies for painting by cleaning, masking, sanding, and other surface preparation tasks. Mix paints and apply primers and industrial coatings using Air-Assisted Airless (AAA) and Airless spray equipment to meet specifications. Interpret engineering drawings and coating requirements, conduct visual inspections, and identify defects/non-conformances. Work with Production and Quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules while following SHE standards and corrective actions.
Location: Sheffield
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepare components and assemblies for painting, including cleaning, masking, sanding, and other surface preparation activities.
  • •Mix paints/coatings and apply primers and industrial coatings using Air-Assisted Airless (AAA) and Airless spray equipment to specification.
  • •Interpret and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and coating specifications to meet required quality standards.
  • •Conduct visual inspections and coating quality checks, identifying, reporting, and resolving defects or non-conformances.
  • •Work with Production and Quality teams to deliver work safely and efficiently while maintaining SHE standards and implementing corrective actions.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 42,754

Key Requirements

  • •Completed a time-served Engineering Modern Apprenticeship and hold formally certified trade papers/certificates from a recognised national awarding organisation.
  • •Proficient experience in industrial painting, coating, and surface preparation environments.
  • •Ability to read, understand and follow engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, and work procedures.
  • •Knowledge of paint/coating mixing, application methods, and process controls.
  • •Understanding of coating quality requirements, inspection processes, and defect identification.
Experience:DefenceAerospaceManufacturingIndustrial coatings
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Attention to detailQuality focusSafety mindsetTeamwork
Certifications:Engineering Modern Apprenticeship
Tech Stack:ShotblastingAir-Assisted Airless (AAA)Airless sprayPrimersIndustrial coatings

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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