Paint Sprayer - Technician 2

Serco Group Plc; Tattershall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Volunteer day & charity giving

Job summary

Serco Group Plc is seeking an Aircraft Paint Sprayer to support Defence operations, maintaining aircraft and essential equipment used in national defence. You will perform surface preparation and paint application to protect assets and ensure readiness for service, contributing to safety, quality and reliability in the defence programme.

Join a team dedicated to high standards, with competitive benefits, training opportunities, and a focus on internal progression within a security-conscious

Qualifications

• Perform surface finishing activities in line with quality procedures and required standards.
• Carry out manual, chemical and media paint removal processes on aircraft, aircraft components and Ministry of Defence ground assets.
• Apply high-quality paint finishes using a range of paint schemes and modern paint application equipment.
• Complete masking, cleaning, pre-treatment and abrasive blasting activities as required.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental and aviation safety requirements, including COSHH regulations and risk assessments.
• Identify and report defects, corrosion, anomalies or unsafe practices, taking action where necessary to maintain safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Perform surface finishing activities in line with quality procedures and required standards.
• Carry out manual, chemical and media paint removal processes on aircraft, aircraft components and Ministry of Defence ground assets.
• Apply high-quality paint finishes using a range of paint schemes and modern paint application equipment.
• Complete masking, cleaning, pre-treatment and abrasive blasting activities as required.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental and aviation safety requirements, including COSHH regulations and risk assessments.
• Identify and report defects, corrosion, anomalies or unsafe practices, taking action where necessary to maintain safety and quality standards

Job description

As an Aircraft Paint Sprayer in our Defence team, you'll help maintain aircraft and essential equipment used in support of national defence. Through expert surface preparation and paint application, you'll play a vital role in ensuring assets are protected, compliant, and ready for service.

Your work has purpose. By delivering high-quality finishes on Ministry of Defence aircraft, components and ground equipment, you'll help support operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and care. Every task contributes to a positive impact, helping protect the future capability of critical defence assets and creating trust in the services we deliver

What you'll do as an Aircraft Paint Sprayer

• Perform surface finishing activities in line with quality procedures and required standards.
• Carry out manual, chemical and media paint removal processes on aircraft, aircraft components and Ministry of Defence ground assets.
• Apply high-quality paint finishes using a range of paint schemes and modern paint application equipment.
• Complete masking, cleaning, pre-treatment and abrasive blasting activities as required.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental and aviation safety requirements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and risk assessments.
• Identify and report defects, corrosion, anomalies or unsafe practices, taking action where necessary to maintain safety and quality standards

Competitive holiday package

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity