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. 

• 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.

• 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 07999 108784 for more information. 

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