Surface Finish Technician 3

Job Title: Surface Finish Technician 3 (9 months FTC)

Location: RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

Salary: £16,222

Hours: Full time

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 Coningsby has a diverse selection of aircraft operating from its airfield. Typhoon and Tornado GR4 together with the historic aircraft of the world famous 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.

The Surface Finish Technician (Tech 3) will be responsible for undertaking a range of tasks in support of the painting and finishing equipment.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Processing work according to schedule set by Senior SF Technician or SF Technician 1.
- Carrying out a range of basic support activities.
- Providing a range of routine support duties to include masking, rub and strip down.
- Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Aviation safety requirements, including COSHH and Risk Assessments.
- Ensuring that all work undertaken is authorised and documented
- Adhere to all correct trade practices and maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Comply with all specialist Air Publications and other documents appropriate to the task.
- Not operating unfamiliar equipment, or handling dangerous substances unless trained and authorised.
- Ensure that all paints and associated materials are correctly stored in accordance with instructions.
- Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times. Ensure that all waste is disposed of in accordance with current regulations.
- Adhere to instructions regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). Maintain and record all usage of RPE in accordance with the documentation provided.
- Carry out any additional tasks as required by SF Technicians.

Skills and Attributes:

- Previous experience in a painting or engineering environment is desirable but not essential.
- Due to the location of this role, own transport would be preferable but not essential.
- Attention to detail and an eye for quality
- Awareness of health and safety
- 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: £16222 per annum. Date posted: 17/05/2013