Production Painter Sprayer in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Spray Painter / Finishing Technician to join our growing team based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, supporting a range of new and innovative programmes.
This role offers our popular 4xFlex working pattern, providing a 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday), alongside ongoing training, career development, flexible benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

The Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated technician capable of applying coatings to exact design specifications and engineering instructions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
The position also includes hands-on assembly work across multiple programmes, requiring a methodical and precise approach to ensure the successful completion of production tasks on high-value hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Application of spray coatings, as well as roller and brush finishes, to required specifications
• Preparation and finishing of components in line with engineering and production requirements
• Assembly activities across a variety of programmes
• Safe and competent use of hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and measuring equipment
• Working closely with engineering and production support teams to resolve technical and production challenges
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in line with 5S methodology
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety requirements

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven experience as a painter/sprayer in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to apply spray coatings, roller, and brush finishes to a high standard
• Familiarity with Defence Standard paint finishes
• Experience working within a medium-volume production environment
• Competent in the use of IT systems and software packages
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and problem-solving mindset
• High level of health and safety awareness
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team environment

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 02392415270

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.