Onsite Blaster / Painter Site Supervisor

Austcorp; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time role

Location: Carole Park-based

Minimal FIFO

Job summary

AustCorp Executive is partnering with a well-established industrial services business specialising in abrasive blasting, protective coatings and industrial painting. Permanent, full-time role based near Carole Park with projects across Brisbane/SEQ. Minimal FIFO and clear pathway from tools into supervision.

Lead a small Blaster/Painter crew, stay hands-on, and ensure surface prep and coating applications meet project specs while maintaining high safety standards. Travel to SEQ sites as required.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as an Industrial Blaster/Painter.
• Experience in abrasive blasting and surface preparation.
• Solid knowledge of industrial/protective coating systems.
• Prior experience as a Supervisor, Leading Hand or senior tradesperson.
• Ability to lead a crew while staying hands-on.
• Understanding of coating specs, surface prep and quality standards.
• Strong WHS/site safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a small crew of Blaster/Painters.
• Lead daily site activities, allocating work to keep projects on schedule.
• Stay hands-on with blasting and painting when required.
• Ensure surface prep and coating application meet project specs.
• Oversee application of industrial and protective coating systems.
• Run pre-starts, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Ensure WHS procedures, SWMS and client site requirements are followed.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity and quality.
• Liaise with Project Managers, clients and other contractors.
• Identify and resolve site issues before they impact programme or quality.
• Assist with equipment, materials and labour coordination.
• Maintain a strong safety culture.
• Mentor less experienced crew members.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Industrial blasting

Protective coatings

Site supervision

Coating specs

WHS/SWMS knowledge

Job description

AustCorp Executive is partnering with a well-established industrial services business specialising in abrasive blasting, protective coatings and industrial painting.

The Role

• Supervise and coordinate a small crew of Blaster/Painters
• Lead daily site activities, allocating work to keep projects on schedule
• Stay hands-on with blasting and painting when required
• Ensure surface prep and coating application meet project specs
• Oversee application of industrial and protective coating systems
• Run pre-starts, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Ensure WHS procedures, SWMS and client site requirements are followed
• Monitor workmanship, productivity and quality
• Liaise with Project Managers, clients and other contractors
• Identify and resolve site issues before they impact programme or quality
• Assist with equipment, materials and labour coordination
• Maintain a strong safety culture
• Mentor less experienced crew members

About You

We are looking for someone with strong practical experience within industrial blasting and protective coatings who is comfortable taking responsibility for a crew and site delivery.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong hands-on experience as an Industrial Blaster/Painter
• Experience in abrasive blasting and surface preparation
• Solid knowledge of industrial/protective coating systems
• Prior experience as a Supervisor, Leading Hand or senior tradesperson
• Ability to lead a crew while staying hands-on
• Understanding of coating specs, surface prep and quality standards
• Strong WHS/site safety knowledge
• Confident communicator with clients and PMs
• Working at Heights & Confined Space tickets (highly regarded)
• EWP or other site tickets (advantageous)
• Construction White Card
• Current driver's licence
• Ability to travel to SEQ project sites

What's On Offer

• $110,000–$130,000 + Super, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time role
• Carole Park-based, with projects mainly across Brisbane/SEQ
• Minimal FIFO
• Genuine pathway from tools into supervision
• Manageable crew size, staying involved in hands-on work
• Join an established business with ongoing project work