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Aircraft Sprayer

Job details
Posting date: 06 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 March 2026
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8RX
Company: Marshall of Cambridge Holdings Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JR105020_1770387924

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Summary

Why join Marshall in this role?

This role will give you the chance to play a key part in high-profile defence projects. You'll be part of an industry-leading team, working with Marshall and other major defence stakeholders and Primes.

Purpose of the position

Carry out aircraft painting tasks in accordance with work card instructions and relevant controlled technical documentation.

Actively support, promote, and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and activity to ensure that progressive gains in efficiency are maintained.

Accountability

Accountable for the safe and compliant completion of painting tasks on aircraft and aircraft components under the supervision of a supervisor or Team Leader.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out paint tasks on aircraft/components in accordance with approved documentation.

  • Comply with HSE and airworthiness regulations and requirements.

  • Work in accordance with company procedures to ensure compliance with requirements associated with the role, e.g., tool control, document control, system updates and certification.

  • Booking and accounting for time

  • Working to and maintaining a high standard of workmanship

Tasks:

  • Various coating removal techniques, Chemical / mechanical

  • Various coating application methods, Atomised and non-atomised

  • Mix paints in accordance with paint manufacturers' technical data.

  • To work in accordance with company procedures, housekeeping and good working practices.

  • Working overtime when required

  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisors or Line Managers

Capability:

  • Detail orientated.

  • Able to work well in a team or individually.

  • High levels of integrity.

  • A working knowledge of Health and Safety, Fire and Environmental regulations

  • Work at height and in confined spaces

Technical Competencies:

  • Comfortable working with aircraft technical data, maintenance manuals.

  • Computer literate

  • Suitable aviation experience of Paint Spraying

Education:

  • NVQ Level 2/3 in paint spraying or equivalent, (desirable but not essential)

  • Paint manufacturers or OEM recognised training

Benefits:

Competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)

Pension contributions up to 9%, healthcare cash plan for you and your children, extensive flexible benefit program.

About Marshall

Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.

Whether that is supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent - we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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