Industrial Painter/Blaster

Based at the Devonport Dockyard, we carry anti-corrosion protection to surfaces by way of preparation, abrasive blasting and re-preserve by applying various paint systems.

Do you have a Train the Painter Silver, Gold or ICATS Blasting qualification? If so we are recruiting for an Industrial Blaster Painter for KAEFER Ltd at Devonport, Plymouth.

• To maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Carry out their role in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws.
• Weekend work & overtime may be required as per the business need.
• Predominantly blasting warships and submarines in preparation for painting teams to complete their services (Some painting may be required, please see rates below).
• Surface Preparation - all forms of preparation including hand and mechanical, candidates should also know the fundamentals of blasting to assist with the blast set up if required.
• Have a thorough insight into methods of surface treatment and application of protective coatings.
• Health and Safety - site aspects detailing the painters / blaster requirements to meet H&S regulations.
• Access Plant and Equipment - including scaffold and mobile platforms.
• Coating Types - all types of paint from single to two pack, holding primers to high build.
• Application Types - all forms of paint application including brushing, rolling and should also know the spray fundamentals so they can assist in the set up if required.
• Quality Control - to understand the reasoning behind quality control and the ways in which we take readings (wet/dry film thickness, environmental readings)

• Experience of working in Oil and Gas
• Ability to follow instruction due to changes in workload demand.
• Proactively contributes to the team.
• Is self-aware, optimistic and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings.

• Train the Painter Silver or Gold minimum. Must have experience in Coatings, Blasting or Spraying.
• Blasting: 1 year (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Permanent full-time contract (38 hours)