Sprayer Operative
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,080 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 14% Shift allowance and overtime available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | NN12 6TF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | BAE Systems (Air Sector) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9FSprayOp |
Summary
Salary Range: £31,080 + 14% shift allowance (Overtime available)
Location: Towcester, On-site
Role and Business Summary:
The Microwave & Functional Materials Capability forms part of the Electronic Systems and Materials Theme within the BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre. A Manufacturing Operative is required to join the ATS business to support the Production team in the Manufacture of our range of products.
We will provide the successful candidates with robust training and guidance required to perform the role effectively.
Typical Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will follow our standardised processes and use our industrial spraying equipment to applying coatings to a range of produces. Tasks include;
• Prepare composite components for spraying, including cleaning, masking and handling.
• Follow all SHE requirements, including correct PPE use and safe handling of chemicals.
• Standing for extended periods of time while applying coatings evenly and consistently following defined work instructions
Your Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Behaviour:
Essential:
• No Formal Qualifications required
• Proven ability to spray coatings - through practical experience (e.g. Industrial spraying, automotive, aerospace, powder coating, painting)
• Able to work both as part of a team and autonomously when required.
• Desire to perform shop-floor based tasks
• A Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and Cycle2work and employee discounts.
Candidates will need to be able to attain Full UK Security Clearance with no restrictions.
Location: Towcester, On-site
Role and Business Summary:
The Microwave & Functional Materials Capability forms part of the Electronic Systems and Materials Theme within the BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre. A Manufacturing Operative is required to join the ATS business to support the Production team in the Manufacture of our range of products.
We will provide the successful candidates with robust training and guidance required to perform the role effectively.
Typical Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will follow our standardised processes and use our industrial spraying equipment to applying coatings to a range of produces. Tasks include;
• Prepare composite components for spraying, including cleaning, masking and handling.
• Follow all SHE requirements, including correct PPE use and safe handling of chemicals.
• Standing for extended periods of time while applying coatings evenly and consistently following defined work instructions
Your Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Behaviour:
Essential:
• No Formal Qualifications required
• Proven ability to spray coatings - through practical experience (e.g. Industrial spraying, automotive, aerospace, powder coating, painting)
• Able to work both as part of a team and autonomously when required.
• Desire to perform shop-floor based tasks
• A Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and Cycle2work and employee discounts.
Candidates will need to be able to attain Full UK Security Clearance with no restrictions.