A permanent, stable, daytime aircraft painting role (no rotating shifts)
A Stansted Airport base maintenance environment with a consistent team and workflow
Work where your finish quality is highly visible and valued (aesthetics, protection and brand compliance)
Strong safety standards, the right equipment/PPE, and a role that takes compliance seriously
Ongoing development in aviation coatings, surface preparation and finishing techniques
…this could be the role for you.
The role
We're recruiting an Aircraft Painter to join our Maintenance operation at Stansted Airport. You'll prepare, paint and finish aircraft surfaces to aviation standards and company procedures, delivering consistent, high-quality finishes while maintaining strict health, safety and environmental compliance.
What we're looking for (essential)
Proven experience in aircraft painting or industrial painting (aviation preferred)
Strong understanding of surface preparation, coatings, and finishing processes
Confident using spray guns and specialist surface prep tools
Excellent attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
Ability to read and follow technical drawings, schematics and manufacturer guidance
Strong H&S awareness, including hazardous materials handling
Team player with clear communication skills
Physical capability to work at height and in confined spaces
Desirable
Relevant certifications/vocational training in painting/coatings or aviation maintenance
Key responsibilities
Clean, sand, mask, prime and otherwise prepare aircraft surfaces for paint
Mix paints/coatings to specification
Apply paint/coatings using spray guns and specialist equipment
Inspect finished surfaces for quality and compliance; complete touch-ups/rework as needed
Remove old paint and treat corrosion safely and effectively
Re-seal panels removed during maintenance
Polish painted surfaces, bright-work and interior parts where required
Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used
Keep work areas clean, organised and compliant with environmental, health & safety standards
Support production schedules and collaborate with engineering/maintenance teams
Undertake other duties within your capabilities as directed
Working conditions
Base maintenance environment at Stansted Airport. Use of PPE is required; manual work may involve confined spaces and working at height.
This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting the UK aviation industry. We aim to respond to all applications.
