Workshop Leading Hand / Industrial Painter

MPV Sandblasting and Coating Services; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MPV Sandblasting and Coating Services in Gladstone, QLD, is seeking a Workshop Leading Hand / Industrial Painter. This hands-on role leads daily workshop activities, performs abrasive blasting, surface preparation and coating application, and mentors team members while ensuring safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial painting and blasting, prior supervisory experience, a current licence, and a White Card. Western Australia regional travel not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' industrial painting and blasting experience.
• Leading Hand or supervisory experience preferred.
• Current Driver's Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workshop activities and coordinate teams.
• Perform abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and coating application.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Complete inspections, documentation and pre-start checks.

Skills

Industrial painting

Abrasive blasting

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Certificate III Surface Prep & Coating

Job description

Workshop Leading Hand / Industrial Painter

MPV Sandblasting and Coating Services – Gladstone QLD

MPV Sandblasting are a well-respected locally owned and operated Sandblasting & Painting business located within the Gladstone region. Built upon family foundations, we enable our people to enjoy the family feel work environment, while having the opportunity to pursue a career, gain valuable new skills and make a difference.

Workshop Leading Hand / Industrial Blaster Painter - About the Role:

MPV Sandblasting and Coating Services is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Workshop Leading Hand / Industrial Blaster Painter to join our Gladstone workshop team.

This is a hands-on role where you will lead by example while remaining actively involved in surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and industrial painting. Working closely with management, you will coordinate daily workshop activiities, support team members, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day workshop activities.
• Perform abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and industrial coating application.
• Ensure quality, productivity, and safety standards are maintained.
• Complete inspections, job documentation, and equipment pre-starts.
• Support and mentor workshop personnel.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' Industrial Painting and blasting experience.
• Previous Leading Hand or Supervisory experience.
• Current Driver's Licence and White Card.
• Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application highly regarded.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Reliable, safety-focused and committed to quality workmanship.