Paint Technician in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Title: Paint Technician

Location: Nottinghamshire

Pay: £15.50ph Dependant on experience

Hours: Start & finish times during training period: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri - 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

Once training is complete the role will move to a night shift Mon - Thurs 21:00 - 07:30

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Paint Technician to join our team within the aerospace industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, masking, priming and applying specialist coatings to aircraft components, ensuring all work meets strict quality standards, technical specifications and aerospace requirements. Attention to detail, a commitment to safety and the ability to work to high standards are essential.

Key Responsibilities for Paint Technician:

• Apply primers, topcoats and specialist protective coatings to metal and composite components in line with technical specifications and work instructions.
• Set up, operate and maintain spray-painting equipment, paint booths and associated production equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, process sheets and customer requirements accurately.
• Carry out visual inspections and quality checks to confirm that finished coatings meet aerospace standards and customer expectations.
• Record completed work accurately and maintain all required production and quality documentation.
• Identify and report defects, non-conformances and process issues promptly to supervisors and quality personnel.
• Keep work areas clean, organised and audit-ready, while complying with all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including PPE and hazardous-substance controls.
• Support continuous-improvement activity across the paint shop and wider production team.
• Mentor and support less-experienced colleagues when required.

Role Requirements for Paint Technician:

• Proven experience as a Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician in aerospace, defence, automotive or another high-specification manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience applying specialist coatings, primers and finishes to metal and composite components.
• A sound understanding of surface preparation, masking and paint-application processes.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and process documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements for paint application and hazardous materials.
• Clear communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across production, quality, engineering and customer-facing teams.
• A reliable, positive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently while supporting colleagues and changing production priorities.
• Relevant vocational qualifications, apprenticeships or industry certifications are desirable.

Desirable Experience for Paint Technician:

• Previous experience in the aerospace and defence industry.
• Experience working to aerospace quality standards and customer-specific requirements, including Airbus painting and coating specifications.
• Experience with Rolls-Royce and Rolls-Royce Control Systems approved processes, specifications and quality standards.
• Knowledge of customer approval and compliance requirements associated with Airbus, Rolls-Royce, RRCS, Boeing, Leonardo, BAE Systems or similar aerospace and defence organisations.
• Familiarity with epoxy primers, polyurethane topcoats, dry-film lubricants and specialist aerospace coatings.
• Experience in AS9100- and NADCAP-accredited manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and right-first-time principles.
• The ability to support audits and customer inspections when required