Paint Sprayer - Technician 2

Aircraft Paint Sprayer

Location: RAF Coningsby, LN4 4TG
Salary: £32,122.22 plus 15% shift allowance per annum and excellent benefits
Schedule: Full time, permanent – 39 hours per week. Two weeks day shift (07:00 – 15:45), followed by two weeks night shift (15:45 – 02:45). Further details will be discussed at interview.

Ready to impact a better future?

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

Does this sound like you?

• You have experience as a Royal Air Force (RAF) Painter and Finisher tradesperson or a time-served civilian equivalent within an aircraft or automotive body shop environment.


• You hold a full UK driving licence.


• You can follow detailed procedures and work instructions accurately and consistently.


• You have a strong focus on quality, safety and attention to detail.


• An NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering (Surface Finish pathway), or equivalent qualification, would be an advantage.

What we offer

• 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


• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.


• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [email protected].

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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