Paint Sprayer - Surface Finish Technician
RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8HB
Permanent, Full Time, 39 Hours per week
Salary of £30,500 per annum + Benefits
Serco are currently recruiting for a Surface Finish Technician to join our team at RAF Cranwell. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the delivery of SF in a wide range of tasks, which include surface preparation (abrading, paint stripping, masking, cleaning, and pre-treatment), and the application of associated finishes on all MoD assets.
Main Accountabilities
1. Processing work according to schedule set by line management.
2. Performing surface finish tasks in accordance with the quality policy, procedures and standards required.
3. Manual (Abrading), Chemical paint removal methods on Aircraft, Aircraft components and numerous MoD ground assets prior to repainting.
4. Applying a high standard of paint finish to Aircraft, Aircraft components and numerous MoD assets using various paint schemes utilising modern paint application equipment.
5. Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Aviation Safety requirements.
6. Notify supervisors of any anomalies, failures, defects, corrosion etc which may give rise to a poor-quality product and/or endanger Aviation Safety.
7. The completion of Maintenance Documentation and associated documents where authorized.
8. Ensure that correct trade practices are employed and high standards of workmanship are maintained.
9. Strictly comply with appropriate health and safety aspects including COSHH and Risk Assessments, including control of entry by unauthorized personnel into work areas.
What you'll need to do the role:
1. Appropriate experience as a RAF Painter and Finisher tradesperson or time served civilian equivalent in the trade of Aircraft/Automotive Body shop painter.
2. NVQ 3 in Aeronautical Engineering (Surface Finish pathway) or equivalent qualification.
3. Full driving licence is desirable.
What we offer:
1. Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
2. Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
3. Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
4. Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
5. 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.
6. Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
7. ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
8. Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
9. Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.
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