Production Painter

Location: Loanhead, Midlothian

About Us:

At MacTaggart Scott, we’ve been engineering innovative solutions for the Naval Defence industry since 1898. We deliver end-to-end support from design and manufacture to commissioning and life-cycle management for some of the UK’s most complex defence programmes. We’re proud of our heritage but focused on the future. Continuous improvement, innovation, and developing our people are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Production Painter to join our Production team in Loanhead. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and painting a range of precision-engineered components to the highest standards, ensuring all work meets customer and industry specifications.

You’ll work closely with the Paint Supervisor, Paint Inspector, and other departments, taking ownership of your tasks and maintaining quality at every stage. This is a hands-on role suited to a skilled, self-motivated professional who takes pride in their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Based in Loanhead, Midlothian, this role operates on a Monday - Thursday shift pattern, with both day and night shifts available. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the required security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare components for painting, including masking and shot blasting.
• Apply paint using brush, roller, conventional, airless, and pressure pot spraying techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow paint process specifications.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed to the required standard.
• Operate overhead cranes and other workshop equipment when required.
• Carry out quality checks on your own work before inspection.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures.

About You - We’re looking for someone who is:

• A time-served painter with Train the Painter (TTP) or ICATS certification.
• Experienced in paint preparation, masking, and shot blasting.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime or nightshift as required.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in the use of PPE and air-fed remote breathing equipment.

Desirable:

• Experience in defence, automotive, or aerospace industries.
• City & Guilds or NVQ/SVQ qualification in Industrial Painting.
• COSHH and IOSH training.

Your Future at MacTaggart Scott – What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Leave Policy including annual leave, paid parental leave, and military reservist leave.
• Career Development & Learning Support through our dedicated Learning and Development team.
• Wellbeing Programmes including an Employee Assistance Programme, online wellbeing resources, and onsite nurse.
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits such as life insurance, sick pay, free flu jabs, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Financial & Recognition Rewards including a company pension and a generous employee referral scheme.
• Convenience & Facilities: free onsite parking, canteen, and employee discounts.