Paint Technician

BAE Systems; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Paint Technician in Cowes, Isle of Wight, to apply and finish paint according to defined standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of paint finishing, be capable of working on high-value structures, and ensure compliance with SHE policies. This role offers a competitive pension and various health and lifestyle benefits, along with potential career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Good understanding of a paint finishing discipline.
• Capable of performing painting on subassemblies and systems.
• Understand and comply with business SHE policies.
• Be qualified to Time Served Paint Apprentice standard or have HNC/HND.

Responsibilities

• Select, mix and apply paint and surface finishes.
• Read and understand technical drawings and documents.
• Maintain paint facility and equipment according to lean principles.
• Provide assistance to Manufacturing Technicians.

Skills

Good understanding of paint finishing discipline

Ability to perform painting on subassemblies

Understanding of business SHE policies

Time Served Paint Apprentice qualification or similar

Education

HNC/HND in relevant field

Job description

Overview

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 in line 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

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 an 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 as 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.