Finishing Operative Masking & Abrasive Clean

Finishing Operative – Masking / Abrasive Clean

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.

The Role

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

What We’re Looking For

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 within aerospace or precision engineering environments would be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

£35,593.68 annual salary

9% employer-paid private pension

37-hour working week

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 Andrea on 07999108785 for more information.

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