Job Description:

Aerospace Finishing Operative – Masking

Denham | £35,500 | Permanent | Days

A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is recruiting an Aerospace Finishing Operative to join its finishing department, with a specialism in precision masking of safety-critical components.

This is a role where attention to detail genuinely matters. You’ll be working on intricate aerospace parts that go through specialist coating processes — and the quality of the masking work directly affects the finished product. Full cross-training across other finishing processes is included, so there’s a clear path to broaden your skills and grow within a team that has the backing of over a decade of secured contracts.

The Role

• Masking complex aerospace components using tapes, plugs and bungs ahead of specialist coating

• Handling small, intricate parts with a high degree of precision and care

• Unmasking finished components and performing visual defect checks

• Working to engineering drawings and process specifications

• Supporting the wider finishing team as your cross-training develops

• Maintaining consistently high standards on safety-critical parts throughout

What We’re Looking For

• Background in manufacturing or engineering — any hands-on production environment will be considered

• Strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and confidence working with small, intricate components

• Awareness of H&S procedures and quality standards

• Ability to read engineering drawings (full training provided)

• GCSE grades D–G or equivalent

• Surface preparation or finishing experience is a bonus — but not a requirement

What’s on Offer

• £35,500 per annum

• £3,000 signing bonus paid within the first year

• Days: Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00 / Fri 08:00–12:00

• Overtime available

• Strong benefits package

• Real progression across the finishing department as your skills grow

• Long-term stability underpinned by over ten years of secured contracts

This is a permanent position with a respected name in aerospace manufacturing. If you take pride in detailed, careful work and want somewhere consistency genuinely matters, it's worth a look.

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