Assistant Technician Airfield Civil Works/Painter

Assistant Technician - Airfield Civil Works Painter
Make a difference every day

We are a multinational organization with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life". 

Your Opportunity

As an Assistant Technician Airfield Civil Works Painter, your purpose of the role is to carryout preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance within a facilities management airfield civil works section, individually or as part of a technical team, whilst ensuring minimal disruption to the business operations. 

The role will be based in Dubai Airports.

Key Accountabilities

·       Ability to conform to all general and technical safety requirements at all times to ensure the health, safety & welfare of self and others at work.

·       Any other work as assigned by the supervisor / duty engineer to achieve the purpose.

·       Can read interpret and describe the functionality of civil works drawings (schematic & layout drawing)

·       Knowledge in the use & interpretation of Local and International Standards and Regulations.

·       Direct Assets Exposure but not limited to: Runways, Taxiways, Asphalt/paved/concrete Roads, Indoor and outdoor walls, Various types of wall units Gypsum walls, etc

·       Tasks' Experience (Hands-on) Tasks such as, but not limited to: Conduct Inspections to determine the need for painting, Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces

·       Providing decorative and faux finishes to Runway markings, Pavement marking and Road markings

·       Ability to perform safely and correctly use of painting & decorating hand and power tools, Planned preventative maintenance (PM) routines, Corrective maintenance (CM) Breakdown maintenance (BD)

Specific requirements

·       Industrial Training Institute Certificate / Diploma (2 year duration) in painting and decorating or equivalent (post high school)

·       IOSH Working Safely Certificate or equivalent

·       Current valid UAE driving licence is desirable

·       Minimum three (3) year experience within facility management and/or civil works or similar environment.

·       Airport experience is considered as added advantage for this position

 What's in it for you?

At Serco, our core values drive everything we do, and we believe in fairly compensating our colleagues for the value they bring to our organization. We are proud to offer a total reward package at Serco which includes: 

·       Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards 

·       Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing 

·       We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards 

·       We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones 

·       We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture 

·       We care deeply about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health. 

·       As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally. 

Join Us

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day. 

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career. 

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information.