Paint Prepper

Paint Prepper
Operational Aerodromes Support
RAF Coningsby Lincoln, LN4 4SY
Full Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)
Day and Night Shifts (2 Weeks Days and 2 Week Nights)
Salary £27,887.50 (shift allowance included)plus benefits
 

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:

• After initial Surface Finish Tech 3 training, the Tech 3 supports Tech 2 technician in the delivery of SF in a wide range of supporting tasks, which include surface preparation (abrading, paint stripping, DMS, masking, cleaning and pre-treatment) and SF Support duties
• 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.
   

What you’ll need to do the role:.

We are after someone who is excited to learn and grow at Serco! If you have an interest in this area – we want to hear from you!
 

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.

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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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