Skilled Painter

Location: GKN Aerospace, Filton, Bristol
Duration: 12 Months Ongoing
Standard Hours: 35 per week

• Training (Core Days): Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 4:15pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
  Rate: £20.17 per hour

• 7 Day Fort Day Shift (post-training):

  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
  • Week 2: Thursday & Friday
  • Hours: 7:00am to 5:30pm
  • Rotating weekly
  • Rate: £25.21 per hour

• Overtime: £30.26 per hour

• LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION IN A PAINT-RELATED DISCIPLINE IS ESSENTIAL, such as an NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent Paint Spraying / Surface Finishing qualification.
• A recognised paint spraying indentured apprenticeship and ideally have previous manufacturing experience in a factory environment.

To operate as a multi-skilled, flexible worker to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Tasks will be undertaken and worked through the use of:

• Spraying
• Paint touch up and cleaning requiring the use of:
  • Power tooling
  • Solvents and primer paints are required

• Ensure parts are produced on a 'right first time' basis
• Ensure that any calibrated equipment used is within date
• Responsible for the timely clearance of work phases using the SAP system
• Responsible for highlighting any non-conformance to the Process Team Leader
• Adhering to the requirements of the GKNAF Quality Procedures
• Accountable for Health & Safety requirements under Section 7 of the HASAWA 1974
• To hold first party inspection approval (M02 status is subject to obtaining A stamp approval)
• Responsible for general housekeeping within the area

• A recognised paint spraying indentured apprenticeship and ideally have previous manufacturing experience in a factory environment
• Ability to work to standard operating procedures
• Must be able to work in small teams with Process Team Leaders
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives
• Self-motivated team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude

This is an excellent opportunity to join GKN Aerospace in Filton, Bristol on a long-term contract, working within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment.