Paint Prepper

Paint Prepper - Surface Finish Technician 3
Operational Aerodromes Support
RAF Coningsby
Lincoln, LN4 4SY
Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)
Day and Night Shifts (2 Weeks Days / 2 Weeks Nights
£22,037 per annum plus benefits and shift allowance

RAF Coningsby has a diverse selection of Aircrafts operating from its airfield, with Typhoon Aircraft and the historical aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, much of the history of the RAF in the last 70 years can be seen in the skies over Coningsby.

We currently have an opportunity for a Paint Prepper to join our team to support the painting services for the MoD.

This role will support the Paint Sprayers in the delivery of Surface Finish in a wide range of supporting tasks, which include surface preparation (abrading, paint stripping, DMS, masking, cleaning, and pre-treatment) and Surface Finish Support duties.

Here at RAF Coningsby, we invest in our people and their development, so they are able to grow with us and move on to the next stage in their career

Main responsibilities of the role include: Carrying out a range of basic SF support activities to include abrading, paint stripping, DMS abrasive blasting, masking, cleaning, and pre-treatment of substrates requiring paint finishes on MoD assets. Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Aviation safety requirements, including COSHH and Risk Assessments. Adhere to all correct trade practices and maintain high standards of workmanship. Notify supervisors of any anomalies, failures, defects, corrosion etc which may give rise to a poor-quality product and/or endanger Aviation Safety. The completion of Maintenance Documentation and associated documents where authorized.

What you'll need to do the role

Previous knowledge or experience of working in an engineering environment would be beneficial, however full training will be provided.

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.

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