Aerospace Finishing Operative (Masking) - £3k Signing Bonus

Aerospace Finishing Operative – Masking Denham | £35,500 | Permanent | Days A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is recruiting an Aerospace Finishing Operative to join its finishing department, with a focus on precision masking of safety-critical components. This is meticulous, detail-driven work — the kind where getting it right every time genuinely matters. You’ll be trained across other finishing processes over time, giving you real scope to grow your skills and build a long-term career within a stable, well-established team backed by over a decade of secured contracts. The Role: • Masking complex aerospace components using tapes, plugs and bungs prior to specialist coating • Handling small, intricate parts with precision and care • Unmasking finished components and performing visual defect checks • Working to engineering drawings and process specifications • Supporting the wider finishing team as your cross-training develops • Upholding consistently high standards on safety-critical parts at all times What We’re Looking For: • Background in manufacturing or engineering — any hands-on production environment will be considered • Strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and confidence with small, intricate components • Awareness of H&S procedures and quality standards • Ability to read engineering drawings — full training provided • GCSE grades D–G or equivalent • Surface preparation or finishing experience is a bonus, not a requirement What’s on Offer: • £35,500 per annum • £3,000 signing bonus paid within the first year • Days: Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00 / Fri 08:00–12:00 • Overtime available • Strong benefits package • Genuine progression across the finishing department as your skills grow • Long-term stability with over a decade of secured contracts A permanent role with a well-respected name in aerospace. If you’re someone who takes real satisfaction in precise, careful work — and wants a role where that attention to detail is valued every day — this is worth applying for. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email