Paint Sprayer

Serco Group Plc; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Paint Sprayer to join their team at RAF Marham. This role involves undertaking painting and finishing tasks for the MoD, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should have appropriate experience and a full UK driving license. The position offers competitive salaries and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performing surface finish tasks as per quality policy procedures.
• Applying a high standard of paint finish to Aircraft and MoD assets.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience as a RAF Painter & Finisher

Ability to follow defined procedures

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

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. Main responsibilities of the role include:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 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.
• 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: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• 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. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.