Surface Finish Technician 2 (6 Month FTC)

Job Title: Surface Finish Technician 2 (6 month FTC)

Location: RAF Odiham

Salary: £ 22758.67

Hours: 39 hours Monday - Friday

Serco is a FTSE 100 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public service, including health, education, transport, science and defence.

Royal Air Force Odiham is situated in North Hampshire, 46 Miles south west of London . The nearest large town is Basingstoke, 7 miles to the West. The working population of the Station is about 2,000, of which around 100 are civilians.

You will report to the Surface Finish Site Manager and are responsible for the undertaking painting and finishing tasks as directed by the shift supervisor.

Your duties will also include:

- Undertake a range of technical work, working under close supervision including strip down, repair and refurbishment, routine, planned and spray rectification and sign work for military plant and equipment, assemblies, sub assemblies and components.
- Processing work according to schedule set by Senior SF Technician or SF Technician 1.
- Performing surface finish tasks in accordance with the quality policy, procedures and standards required.
- Manual (Abrading), Chemical and Media paint removal methods on Aircraft and Aircraft components prior to repainting. Applying a high standard of paint finish to an Aircraft using various paint schemes utilising modern Paint Application Equipment.
- Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Aviation safety requirements.
- Notify section leaders of any anomalies, failures, defects, corrosion etc which may give rise to a poor quality product and/or endanger Aviation Safety.

Essential skills / qualifications / experience for the role

- Appropriate experience as a tradesman RAF or civilian equivalent in the trade of Aircraft Painter and Finisher.
- NVQ 3 in Engineering Production Finishing or equivalent qualification.
- Qualified in Plastic Media and Dry Media Stripping and working at Height trained.
- Full driving licence

Competencies

- Attention to detail and an eye for quality
- Works well as part of a team

Serco is an Equal Opportunities Employer

On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies. Under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. Therefore you are advised to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment. If you have any queries or additional requirements please do not hesitate to contact the Serco Recruitment Team on

Salary: £22758 per annum. Date posted: 05/03/2013