Job Description

Overview:

Vehicle Finishers (Painters)

30431.96

At Spirit, we don't just build aircraft structures - we build the future of aviation. At Northern Ireland's largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration and after-market support. With world-class facilities spanning over 3 million square feet across six locations, we deliver advanced aerostructures - including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles - for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus and Rolls-Royce.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognised centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities.
Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.
These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:36 hour working week (half day Friday) Generous holidays Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and generous life cover. Employee Assistance Program Professional development and Opportunity for advancement Coaching and mentoring Free car parking On site Occupational Health Department and Company occupational sick scheme Enhanced maternity pay

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To prepare and paint spray quality details and assemblies to satisfy customer requirements.
Paint Sprayers are responsible for the preparation and spraying of product to a high standard of quality and finish.
Responsibilities:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Preparation of product for paint. Paint spraying details/assemblies from various products and other products using water based primers and polyurethane topcoats to required aerospace standards. Paint finishing to highest standard of quality. Adherence to schedule and cost. Assisting in the maintenance of the mandatory Health & Safety requirements and ensuring general Health & Safety/Housekeeping standards are achieved.

Qualifications:

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must be prepared to work on all sites and work shift systems as required. At least 3 years in past 5 years paint spraying experience in a manufacturing environment or car body repair spraying.


Preferable Criteria

Candidates will preferably have a City and Guilds Part 1 or 2, or an NVQ level 3 in a Paint Spraying Discipline.


Shift working may be required (hours of work vary per site and can include days / nights / rotating continental pattern.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the CV to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 6th June 12pm.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.