Paint Sprayer - Surface Finish

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Paint Sprayer (Surface Finish Technician 2)
RAF Coningsby, LN4 4SY
Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)
£27,588 per annum plus shift allowance and benefits
Here at Serco, we are currently recruiting a Paint Sprayer to join our team at RAF Coningsby. This role is responsible for undertaking painting and finishing tasks for the MoD and the delivery of Surface Finish in a wide range of tasks including surface preparation (abrading, paint stripping, DMS/PMS abrasive blasting masking, cleaning and pre-treatment), and the application of associated finishes on all MoD assets.
The Paint Sprayer must comply with all Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Aviation Safety requirements. They will be responsible for notifying supervisors of any anomalies, failures, defects, and corrosion, which may give rise to a poor-quality product and/or endanger Aviation Safety.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Performing Surface Finish tasks in accordance with the quality policy procedures and standards required.
- Manual (Abrading), Chemical and Media paint removal methods on Aircraft, Aircraft components and numerous MoD ground assets prior to repainting.
- Applying a high standard of paint finish to Aircraft, Aircraft components and numerous MoD assets using various paint schemes utilising modern paint application equipment.
- Ensuring that appropriate health and safety aspects including COSHH, and Risk Assessments are strictly complied with, including control of entry by unauthorised personnel into work areas.
- Ensure that all paints and associated materials are correctly stored in accordance with instructions.
What you’ll need to do the role
- Appropriate experience as a RAF Painter and Finishers tradesperson or time served civilian equivalent in the trade of Aircraft/Automotive Body Shop painter.
- NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering (Surface Finish pathway) or equivalent qualification.
- A Full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
- Ability to follow defined procedures and work instructions.
What we offer:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

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