Asst Techn Airfield Civil Works/Painter-Dubai Airport Technical Manpower

Assistant Technician – Airfield Civil Works Painter
Impact a better future

We are a multinational organization with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life". 

Your Opportunity

As an Assistant Technician Airfield Civil Works Painter, your purpose of the role is to carryout preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance within a facilities management airfield civil works section, individually or as part of a technical team, whilst ensuring minimal disruption to the business operations. 

The role will be based in Dubai Airports.

Key Accountabilities

• Ability to conform to all general and technical safety requirements at all times to ensure the health, safety & welfare of self and others at work.


• Any other work as assigned by the supervisor / duty engineer to achieve the purpose.


• Can read interpret and describe the functionality of civil works drawings (schematic & layout drawing)


• Knowledge in the use & interpretation of Local and International Standards and Regulations.


• Direct Assets Exposure but not limited to: Runways, Taxiways, Asphalt/paved/concrete Roads, Indoor and outdoor walls, Various types of wall units Gypsum walls, etc


• Tasks’ Experience (Hands-on) Tasks such as, but not limited to: Conduct Inspections to determine the need for painting, Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces


• Providing decorative and faux finishes to Runway markings, Pavement marking and Road markings


• Ability to perform safely and correctly use of painting & decorating hand and power tools, Planned preventative maintenance (PM) routines, Corrective maintenance (CM) Breakdown maintenance (BD)

Specific requirements

• Industrial Training Institute Certificate / Diploma (2 year duration) in painting and decorating or equivalent (post high school)


• IOSH Working Safely Certificate or equivalent


• Current valid UAE driving licence is desirable


• Minimum three (3) year experience within facility management and/or civil works or similar environment.


• Airport experience is considered as added advantage for this position

Join Us

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day. 

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career. 

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information.