Job Title: Painter
Location: RAF Mildenhall
Vacancy Number: 071363
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Hours and Schedule: 39 Hours a week on a Fixed schedule Mon-Fri
Hourly Pay: £14.24 - £15.58
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.24
- Holiday: 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Pension Scheme
- Free On-Site Parking
- Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Job Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of painting, including surface preparation, blending and matching paints, and coating various surfaces requiring fine finishes and decorative effects. You will prepare various surfaces of interior and exterior components of buildings and other structures by mechanically and chemically removing old paint and rust, filling cracks, sanding, and applying fillers and base coats.
You will also mix, thin, blend, match, tint, and tone coating materials as well as add pigment and/or thinners to gauge the change of color tone and drying properties. You will also mix stains, epoxies, enamels, varnishes, shellacs, lacquers, plastic paints, bituminous paints, and other surface coating materials. The role involves applying coating materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other means of application and utilizing safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Qualifications and Key skills:
- One year of specialized experience as per the key skills listed below:
- Knowledge of accepted surface preparation and coating methods and techniques including special finishing techniques; and paints and thinning additives.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of current Federal, state, local, and Air Force regulations pertaining to hazardous waste management.
- Skill in reading and applying directions that relate to the mixture, use, and application of various kinds of coating materials, solvents, and precoating agents; and tinting, toning, matching, and blending coating materials.
- Skill in determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials best suited to obtain the surface condition and finish required.
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Conditions of employment
- You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
- You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
- You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
- Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
- You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- You may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and /or holidays. Shift work may be required.
- Emergency overtime may be required but is not guaranteed.
- You may be required to train and/or guide lower graded employees and you May be required to assist other workers in various crafts.
- You must successfully obtain and maintain any necessary occupational related training/certificates in accordance with US and UK industry standards, and complete all management directed training.
- A Pre-Appointment physical/health screening is required. Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The painter prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and in situations where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. The work may be at extreme heights (such as water towers or tall buildings). This requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, be strapped into swing stages, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, may be required to handle materials and equipment that weigh 40 pounds and over
- Exposure to toxic paints, chemicals, or other hazards may require occupational health examinations
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK
This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955. LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to [email protected]
Pay: £14.24-£15.58 per hour
Work Location: In person
