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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.\nReady to impact a better future?\nAs 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.\nYour 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\nWhat you’ll do as an Aircraft Paint Sprayer\nPerform surface finishing activities in line with quality procedures and required standards.\nCarry out manual, chemical and media paint removal processes on aircraft, aircraft components and Ministry of Defence ground assets.\nApply high-quality paint finishes using a range of paint schemes and modern paint application equipment.\nComplete masking, cleaning, pre-treatment and abrasive blasting activities as required.\nFollow all health, safety, environmental and aviation safety requirements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and risk assessments.\nIdentify and report defects, corrosion, anomalies or unsafe practices, taking action where necessary to maintain safety and quality standards\nDoes this sound like you?\nYou 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.\nYou hold a full UK driving licence.\nYou can follow detailed procedures and work instructions accurately and consistently.\nYou have a strong focus on quality, safety and attention to detail.\nAn NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering (Surface Finish pathway), or equivalent qualification, would be an advantage.\nWhat we offer\nCompetitive holiday package\nUp to 6% contributory pension scheme\nOver 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.\nEmployee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service\nDiscounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel\nPaid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity\nOur 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\nVetting and checks:\nThis 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.\nLet’s impact a better future, together. Apply today\nA little bit about us:\nAt 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.\nOur inclusive recruitment commitment:\nWe 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.\nGuaranteed 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.\n 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).\nFor support with your application, please contact .\nLet’s impact a better future, together. 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