Aircraft Painter - Stansted Airport - Permanent - Mon-Fri 08:00-16:30 If you’re looking for…*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 roleWe’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 conditionsBase 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 area a recruitment agency supporting the UK aviation industry. We aim to respond to all applications.