Aerospace Engineering Painter

Job Title: Aerospace Engineering Painter
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £34,642.55 per year (includes shift premium)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Shifts: Rotating mornings and afternoons

If you’re a skilled painter who knows your way around aerospace parts, this could be a great fit.

We’re supporting a Sheffield-based aerospace manufacturer in hiring a full-time Engineering Painter. The role involves prepping and painting complex components to meet exacting standards. You’ll need a steady hand, good technical knowledge, and a keen eye for quality. This is about getting the detail right and taking pride in what you produce.

You’ll be part of a close-knit team who work to strict standards but back each other to get the job done properly. The environment is clean, well-run and focused on quality over quantity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Surface prep using abrasive, vapour and grit blasting.
• Applying coatings and finishes to aerospace parts in line with PQPs and route cards.
• Spraying parts to exact tolerances and technical specifications.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures and structured daily routines.
• Keeping records up to date and reporting any non-conformances.
• Using PPE and maintaining a safe, clean work area.
• Carrying out routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Working alongside other departments to meet quality and delivery targets.

What we’re looking for:

• Either apprenticeship trained or significant hands-on industry experience.
• A solid background in aerospace or precision manufacturing is ideal.
• Able to read and interpret SOPs, technical drawings and process sheets.
• Skilled in manual finishing and coating methods.
• Quality-focused with a steady, methodical approach.
• Good team player who takes responsibility for their own work.
• Familiarity with NADCAP and AS9100 standards.
• Basic knowledge of lean principles (5S) would be useful.

What’s in it for you:

• £34,642.55 salary including shift premium.
• 37-hour week with early finish every Friday.
• 185 hours holiday plus all bank holidays.
• 3 extra paid days off over Christmas.
• Option to buy or sell 37 hours of holiday each year.
• Free hot drinks every Friday.
• Employee Assistance Programme with up to 12 counselling sessions.
• 24/7 GP access via YuLife.
• YuLife rewards for healthy daily habits.
• 5% company pension contribution.
• Westfield Health cover.
• Bravo Benefits discounts on gyms, retail and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Critical illness cover.

Who you’re dealing with:

At Verus, we know the value of hands-on skill and experience. We’ll give you the detail you need upfront and support you all the way through the process.

Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All data is handled in line with GDPR and used only for recruitment purposes and you must have the right to work in the UK.

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