HR GO Recruitment
New opportunity for a Surface Preparation Operative (Masking) to work from engineering drawings to mask metal aircraft components prior to spray painting and/or surface treatments, then de-mask components post-treatment. This is a full-time role over 4 days per week, with every Friday off – a genuine work-life balance perk. Full training can be given.
Key Responsibilities
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Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements to identify areas to be masked.
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Mask metal components accurately prior to spray painting, coatings, and surface treatments.
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De-mask components after treatment, handling parts carefully to avoid damage.
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Ensure all work meets quality, regulatory and specification requirements.
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Follow all health & safety procedures and PPE requirements.
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Support housekeeping tasks including clean-ups on chemical leakage/spillage when required.
Qualifications & Experience
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No previous masker experience required – full training provided.
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Aerospace treatments / paint / metal finishing experience is advantageous but not essential.
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with the ability to read technical documentation/drawings.
Perk Highlight
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4-day working week (Mon-Thu) with every Friday off – enjoy a regular long weekend, every week.
This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work and live locally to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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