Paint Technician

BAE Systems.; Cowes; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Paint Technician in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in paint finishing and be formally qualified, preferably as a Time Served Paint Apprentice. Responsibilities include applying paint, maintaining equipment, and assisting manufacturing technicians. Competitive benefits offered including health plans and share options.

Benefits

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Good understanding of a paint finishing discipline.
• Formally qualified as a Time Served Paint Apprentice or similar.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Selecting, mixing and applying paint to defined standards.
• Maintaining Spray and Paint equipment according to lean principles.
• Providing assistance to Manufacturing Technicians.

Skills

Understanding of paint finishing discipline

Ability to perform painting on subassemblies

Compliance with business SHE policies

Education

Time Served Paint Apprentice standard or similar

HNC/HND in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Job title: Paint Technician

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight - Onsite only

Salary: £40,974 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing

• Selecting, mixing and applying paint and surface finishing to defined standards
• Be capable of reading and understanding technical drawings and documents such as paint mixing procedures, equipment and product processing instructions
• Maintaining the paint facility, Spray and Paint equipment adhering to lean principles and be able to support continuous improvement opportunities
• Understanding and complying with all relevant Business Management System (BMS) procedures and SHE policies
• Providing assistance to Manufacturing Technicians
• Maintaining Respirator Care and use equipment inline with company and legislative requirements
• Working at heights and on complex high value structures

Your skills and experiences

• Have a good understanding of a paint finishing discipline
• Able to perform painting on subassemblies and systems - encompassing new build, and repairs products
• Understand and comply with business SHE policies
• Be formally qualified, Time Served Paint Apprentice standard or similar. HNC/HND would be advantageous

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar Paint team

As Paint Technician, you will be part of ever-expanding team, working alongside experienced and highly skilled wiring technicians as well as more recent additions to the team and Apprentices.

Radar is an Exciting and unique field, with increasingly sophisticated electronics, materials, and products. This role will provide you with the chance to develop your skills, with the potential for career progression opportunities in the future.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 24th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.