Industrial Painter

The Opportunity

Based at the Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth, we carry anti-corrosion protection to ferrous and nonferrous surfaces by way of mechanical preparation, open and closed loop abrasive blast cleaning and re-preserve by applying various paint systems including one and two pack epoxy systems.

Key Responsibilities

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)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

-      Problem solving skills.

-      Attention to detail.

-      Experience of working in Nuclear & Construction site desirable.

-      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.

               Requirements

· TTP (Train The Painter) Silver or Gold OR  ICATS Blasting

· BPSS Clearance and SC is required for this role, where KAEFER will support with.

Essential:

- Train the Painter, OPITO or iCATS certificates essential. Must have experience in Coatings, Blasting or Spraying.

Desirable:

-      Blasting: 1 year (essential)

-      Full UK Driving Licence

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

-         Reliability

-         Ambition

-         Team Spirit

-         Respect

Rates of Pay & Allowances

Blasting: Basic £19.67 OT1: £ 25.57 OT2: £31.47 (When blasting - which will be the majority of the role)

Painting : Basic £15.57 OT1: £20.24 OT2: £24.91(When painting, which will be adhoc dependant on work programme)

Lodgings: £43.78 (Taxable) (where applicable)

Return travel Allowance (where applicable)

Permanent full time contract (38 hours) based in Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Sociable hours (8 hours Monday – Thursday / 6 hours Friday) Overtime opportunities available.