Paint Sprayer - Technician

Paint Sprayer - Technician 2

Location: RAF Coningsby, LN4 4TG

Salary: £31,262.50 plus 15% shift allowance per annum and benefits
Schedule: Full time, permanent - 39 hours per week. Two weeks day shift (07:00 - 15:45), two weeks night shift (15:45 - 02:45). To be discussed further at interview

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 Management of any anomalies, failures, defects, and corrosion, which may give rise to a poor-quality product and/or endanger Aviation Safety.

• 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.
• 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.

• Appropriate experience as a 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