Paint Technician

Tech Connect Group; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation interiors provider, located at Biggin Hill Airport, is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to join their team. This role offers flexible working hours over a 4-day week, focusing on the refurbishment and repair of high-end business jet interiors. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in painting or related fields and possess strong attention to detail. This position comes with competitive salary, annual leave, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Company-paid private healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in aviation, painting, cabinet making, or automotive/bodywork finishing.
• Strong manual dexterity and familiarity with tools used in surface preparation and finishing.
• Exceptional quality awareness with a meticulous, accurate approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sand, paint, polish, and finish interior aircraft components to an exceptional standard.
• Carry out in-situ repairs and refurbishments on business jet interiors.
• Follow work instructions and aviation standards for all finishing tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Paint Technician
Our client, a premium provider of aircraft interiors, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paint technician to join their team at Biggin Hill Airport. With the option to complete your hours over a 4-day working week, this is a key role in the refurbishment and repair of high-end business jet interiors, requiring precision craftsmanship and a strong eye for quality. The ideal candidate will have a background in painting, finishing, or interior refurbishment, ideally within the aviation sector.

Responsibilities

• Component Finishing: Sand, paint, polish, and finish interior aircraft components to an exceptional standard.
• Repair Work: Carry out in-situ repairs and refurbishments on business jet interiors.
• Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces for coating by cleaning, sanding, and masking as required.
• Compliance: Follow work instructions and aviation standards for all finishing tasks.
• Quality Focus: Perform visual inspections during and after finishing processes to ensure flawless results.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including repair logs and finishing reports.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in aviation, painting, cabinet making, or automotive/bodywork finishing.
• Technical Skills: Strong manual dexterity and familiarity with tools used in surface preparation and finishing.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional quality awareness with a meticulous, accurate approach to tasks.
• Reading Drawings: Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Adaptability: High level of reliability, flexibility, and readiness to travel if required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Flexible working hours supporting work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension from day one (3% employer, 5% employee)
• Company-paid private healthcare after probation (option to add dependents)
• Enhanced sick pay (full pay for first 5 days)
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth