Paint Sprayer

Serco Limited; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in the UK is seeking a Paint Sprayer to join a team at RAF Marham. The role involves undertaking painting and finishing tasks for the MoD, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and applying paint finishes to aircraft and MoD assets. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in aircraft or automotive body painting and must hold a Full UK Driving Licence. This full-time role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Serco discounts on various services

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development training

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience as a RAF Painter & Finisher or civilian equivalent.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to follow defined procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface finish tasks in accordance with quality policy.
• Manual and chemical paint removal methods on aircraft and components.
• Apply a high standard of paint finish using various paint schemes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Store paints and materials correctly.
• Report unsafe practices.

Skills

Manual paint removal methods

Chemical paint removal methods

Modern paint application equipment

Health and safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Paint Sprayer (Surface Finish Technician 2)

RAF Marham, PE33 9NP

Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

£31,262.50 per annum and benefits

Here at Serco, we are currently recruiting a Paint Sprayer to join our team at RAF Marham. 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.

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 utilising modern paint application equipment.
• Ensure 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

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.