Paint Prepper

Location: RAF Coningsby, LN4 4TG

Salary: £25846.26 plus 15% shift allowance per annum and benefits

Schedule: Full time, permanent – 39 hours per week. Two weeks day shift (07:00 – 15:45), two weeks night shift (15:45 – 02:45). To be discussed further at interview.

Ready to impact a better future? At Serco, we’re committed to protecting the people who protect us. As a Paint Prepper at RAF Coningsby, you’ll play a hands‑on role preparing Typhoon aircraft and defence equipment for repainting — helping keep aircraft safe, reliable, and ready for the mission. This is a practical role where you’ll work on real RAF assets, learn specialist skills, and be part of a team whose work directly supports national defence. If you’re looking to start your career in aviation or engineering, this is a strong place to begin.

What you’ll do as a Paint Prepper:

• Prepare aircraft and components to meet Serco quality standards
• Remove coatings using manual, chemical, and specialist media processes
• Follow strict health, safety, and environmental rules, including COSHH
• Use, handle, and store paints and materials correctly
• Work in controlled areas and help keep colleagues safe
• Speak up and take action if something isn’t safe or approved

Why this role is worth going for:

• You’ll work on real Typhoon aircraft, not classroom models.
• You’ll learn practical skills that employers value.
• You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who will train and guide you.
• You’ll gain experience in a high‑standard, professional environment.
• You’ll be doing work that helps protect people and communities.

Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• A full UK driving licence.
• SC cleared or have no issues obtaining one.
• The ability to follow defined processes and work instructions.
• A willingness to learn – no specialist skills are required, and full training is provided.
• A positive attitude towards developing your skills and career with us.

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.

Discover all you need to keep growing. We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer:

• Holidays: Competitive holiday package
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: 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: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.