Paint Technician (Machine Shop)

  • Matchtech
  • Nov 07, 2025
Contractor Retail

Job Description

Paint Technician

Our Aerospace client based in Titchfield are seeking a Paint Technician to join them on a PAYE contract basis - Accrue holiday pay or have it paid to you in your hourly rate!

Pay Rates

First 12 Weeks


PAYEPAYE (Inc. Holiday)
Core Days 17 07
Overtime (over 37 hrs) 26 10
Sundays 35 13

After 12 Weeks


PAYEPAYE (Inc. Holiday)
Core Days 18 68
Overtime (over 37 hrs) 27 01
Sundays 36 35

Working Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:15

  • Friday: 07:30 - 11:30



About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Paint Technician to join our Finishing Department. In this role, you will be responsible for applying paint and specialist coatings to a variety of components, ensuring the highest standards of finish and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in surface preparation, masking, coating application, and finishing, with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.



Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare component surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.

  • Ensure surfaces are ready for coating to achieve proper adhesion and a flawless finish.

  • Apply a range of coatings including primers, topcoats, heat-resistant, anti-corrosive, and other protective finishes.

  • Inspect finished components to ensure consistency, quality, and specification compliance.

  • Operate and maintain spray booths, guns, mixers, and other painting equipment.

  • Follow all health and safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.

  • Maintain accurate records of materials used and work completed.



Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in spray painting and surface preparation.

  • Familiarity with component spraying.

  • Aerospace industry experience (preferred but not essential).

  • Excellent attention to detail and workmanship.



Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK adhering to ITAR restrictions