Paint Sprayer – Technician 2

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Apply a high standard of paint finish to aircraft, aircraft components and numerous MoD assets using various paint schemes utilizing modern paint application equipment.
• Ensure 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.
• Be prepared to challenge/report others who display unsafe/unapproved behaviours and practices, including stopping tasks where an unsafe practice or variance from approved process is observed.
• Notify management of any anomalies, failures, defects, and corrosion, which may give rise to a poor‑quality product and/or endanger aviation safety.
• Comply with all quality, health, safety, environmental and aviation safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience as an RAF painter & finisher tradesperson or time served civilian equivalent in the trade of aircraft/automotive body shop painter.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Ability to follow defined procedures and work instructions.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in aeronautical engineering (surface finish pathway) or equivalent qualification.
• Disability confident.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development: wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available; funding for qualifications and apprenticeships; mentoring opportunities; focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 employee assistance programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: savings across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year; choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our payroll giving scheme.

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