Paint Sprayer (Surface Finish Operator)

Paint Sprayer (Surface Finish Operator)

RAF Marham, PE33 9NP

Permanent, Full Time (39 hours per week)

Salary between £34,000-£36,000 per annum plus benefits

Here at Serco, we are currently recruiting several Paint Sprayers to join our team at RAF Marham. These roles are responsible for undertaking Surface Finishing tasks for the MoD and our associated business partners within the BAES managed F35 Maintenance and Finishing Facility, the delivery of Surface Finish will be in a wide range of tasks including surface preparation, abrading, paint stripping, masking, cleaning, and pre-treatment activities 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:

• 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.
• Managing SF tasks and ensuring that correct trade practices are employed, and a high-quality product is produced.
• 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.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Experience as a RAF Painter & Finisher tradesperson or time served civilian equivalent in the trade of Aircraft Painter.
• NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering (Surface Finish pathway) or equivalent qualification or certification that supports completion of the following National Occupational Standards:
  • SEMAER233 - Preparing aircraft components for surface finishing/coating
  • SEMAER234 - Preparing aircraft component coatings/finishes for application
  • SEMAER235 - Applying coatings/finishes to aircraft components by hand
  • SEMAER236 - Applying coatings/finishes to aircraft components by spray gun
  • SEMAER237 - Carrying out the application of transfers, decals and livery to aircraft components
• A Full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
• Ability to follow defined procedures and work instructions.
• Experience working in a Low Observable (LO) discipline on F35 Aircraft is desirable

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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.

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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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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