Aerospace Finishing Operative – Masking

Denham | £35,500 | Permanent | Days

A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking for an Aerospace Finishing Operative to join its finishing department. You'll be specialising in precision masking of intricate, safety-critical components, with full cross-training across other finishing processes provided over time - giving genuine long-term progression within a stable, well-established team.

What you'll be doing:

• Masking complex aerospace components using tapes, plugs, and bungs prior to specialist coating processes
• Working with small, intricate parts that require excellent precision and dexterity
• Unmasking completed components and carrying out visual checks for defects
• Following engineering drawings and process specifications
• Supporting the wider finishing team across other areas of the department as training develops
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy on safety-critical aerospace components

What you need:

• Background in manufacturing or engineering - any hands-on production environment considered
• Strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and confidence handling small, intricate components
• Understanding of H&S procedures and quality standards
• Ability to read engineering drawings (training provided)
• GCSE grades D–G or equivalent
• Surface preparation or finishing experience beneficial but not essential

What's on offer:

• £35,500 per annum
• £3,000 signing bonus paid in the first year
• Days: 08:00–17:00 Mon–Thu / 08:00–12:00 Fri
• Overtime available
• Strong benefits package
• Genuine progression opportunities across the finishing department
• Long-term stability with over a decade 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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