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26.04.2025
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10.06.2025
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Job Description:
RAF Coningsby, LN4 4SY
Full Time, Permanent (hours per week)
Here at Serco, we are recruiting a Surface Finish Technician 1 Supervisor. The Tech 1 is responsible for delivering and supervising surface finishing tasks, including surface preparation (abrasion, paint stripping, abrasive blasting, masking, cleaning, pre-treatment) and applying finishes on MoD assets. The role involves managing teams and providing Quality Assurance checks within their area of responsibility.
Main responsibilities include:
* Managing work according to the schedule set by the Site Manager, ensuring compliance with quality control systems.
* Supervising personnel within the Surface Finish Facility in the absence of a Senior Surface Finish Technician, including QA and stage checks.
* Assuming responsibility for surface finish activities on site if the site lead or deputy are unavailable.
* Ensuring surface finish tasks meet quality policies, procedures, and standards.
* Performing manual, chemical, and media paint removal on aircraft and ground assets prior to repainting.
* Applying high-quality paint finishes using modern equipment and various paint schemes.
* Following all safety, health, environmental, and aviation safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and controlling access to work areas.
* Reporting anomalies, failures, defects, or corrosion that could compromise quality or safety.
* Providing training for personnel on equipment and handling hazardous substances.
* Managing stock and supplies, including ordering, receipt, storage, and record-keeping.
* Proper storage of paints and materials, maintaining cleanliness, and waste disposal according to regulations.
* Using PPE and RPE appropriately, maintaining records of usage.
* Carrying out aircraft pre-input surveys as directed and complying with legislation for remote operations.
Qualifications and experience required:
* Experience as an RAF Painter and Finisher or civilian equivalent in aircraft or automotive painting.
* NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering (Surface Finish) or equivalent.
* Full driving license (desirable).
What we offer:
* Annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Annual leave purchase scheme.
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
* Discounts on entertainment, shopping, mobile plans, and leisure memberships.
* Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plans.
* Career development opportunities including training, coaching, and formal study.
* A safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
To learn more about careers in Defence, meet our team, and explore our offerings, please follow this link. We are a signatory of the UK Government's Women in Defence Charter. Click to apply promptly, as applications may close early if volume is high.
Serco values performance and potential, supporting diversity and inclusion. We accommodate candidates' needs at all stages and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Discussions around flexible work are welcomed. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Standard employer, we ensure fair opportunities for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.
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