Finishing Operative Masking & Abrasive Clean

Finishing Operative Masking & Abrasive Clean

Permanent
26110.00 - 26110.00 GBP

Location: Denham (UB9)
Sector: Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing
Salary: £35,593.68 per annum
Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00 | Friday 08:00–12:00

Please note:
Sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are currently recruiting for a Finishing Operative to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing team in Denham
.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a high-precision production environment
, contributing to the manufacture of components used in critical, life-saving aerospace technology
.

If you’re hands-on, detail-focused, and take pride in producing high-quality work
, this role offers long-term stability, structured processes, and opportunities to develop within a respected aerospace organisation
.

As part of the Finishing Team
, you will play an important role in preparing and finishing components to strict aerospace quality standards
.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Masking and unmasking components and assemblies prior to paint spraying
• Performing abrasive cleaning using shot blasting equipment (grit, glass bead, aluminium oxide)
• Carrying out self-inspection and quality checks where authorised
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job cards
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and high housekeeping standards
• Working safely at all times in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations

We’re looking for someone who is practical, reliable, and committed to quality within a manufacturing environment.

Key requirements:

• Background in manufacturing or engineering environments
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience in finishing, surface preparation, masking, shot blasting, paint preparation, or similar shop-floor processes
• Strong attention to detail and quality awareness
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards

Experience with in aerospace or precision engineering environments would be highly advantageous.

• Early finish every Friday
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Shuttle bus service from surrounding areas
• Opportunity for long-term career development within aerospace manufacturing

As a Finishing Operative
, you’ll help ensure every component leaving the production line meets the highest standards of quality, precision, and reliability required within the aerospace industry.

Interested? Apply today or contact Crystal on for more information.