Paint Technician

Paint Technician

Our client, a premium provider of aircraft interiors, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paint technician to join their team at Biggin Hill Airport. With the option to complete your hours over a 4-day working week, this is a key role in the refurbishment and repair of high-end business jet interiors, requiring precision craftsmanship and a strong eye for quality. The ideal candidate will have a background in painting, finishing, or interior refurbishment, ideally within the aviation sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Component Finishing: Sand, paint, polish, and finish interior aircraft components to an exceptional standard.

- Repair Work: Carry out in-situ repairs and refurbishments on business jet interiors.

- Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces for coating by cleaning, sanding, and masking as required.

- Compliance: Follow work instructions and aviation standards for all finishing tasks.

- Quality Focus: Perform visual inspections during and after finishing processes to ensure flawless results.

- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including repair logs and finishing reports.

Qualifications:

- Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in aviation, painting, cabinet making, or automotive/bodywork finishing.

- Technical Skills: Strong manual dexterity and familiarity with tools used in surface preparation and finishing.

- Attention to Detail: Exceptional quality awareness with a meticulous, accurate approach to tasks.

- Reading Drawings: Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions.

- Adaptability: High level of reliability, flexibility, and readiness to travel if required.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on skills and experience

- Flexible working hours supporting work-life balance

- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

- Workplace pension from day one (3% employer, 5% employee)

- Company-paid private healthcare after probation (option to add dependents)

- Enhanced sick pay (full pay for first 5 days)

- Opportunities for professional development and career growth