Chargehand Industrial Painter - Bridges

Prime Workforce Solutions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Chargehand Industrial Painter - Bridges in South Queensferry, Edinburgh. This permanent role involves supervising a team while being actively engaged in hands-on painting and blasting tasks. Successful candidates will need relevant ICATS certifications and strong leadership skills to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or chargehand role within an industrial painting environment.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of industrial painters and support staff.
• Coordinate daily tasks and ensure work is completed to required standards.
• Perform blasting and painting tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ability to manage workloads

Education

ICATS Applicator module card

ICATS Blasting/Spraying modules

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Job Title: Chargehand/Foreman - Industrial Painter (Bridges)


Location: South Queensferry, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent


Salary: £36,250

Our client are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Chargehand/Foreman - Industrial Painter (Bridges) to join their team. This role combines hands-on painting and blasting work with frontline supervision, making it ideal for a skilled tradesperson ready to take the next step into team leadership.

You will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of bridge maintenance and painting works, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. In addition to your technical tasks, you will oversee a small team, coordinate workloads, and act as the point of contact for management and site supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of industrial painters and support staff on site
• Coordinate daily tasks and ensure work is completed to required standards and deadlines
• Sign off completed works, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards
• Perform blasting and painting tasks in accordance with sector scheme standards
• Support installation and removal of bespoke access systems
• Carry out cyclic maintenance tasks as part of scheduled routines
• Operate bridge access systems (gantries)
• Actively participate in Rescue Team activities
• Liaise with site management and report progress or issues
• Ensure all team members comply with Health & Safety legislation and site rules
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid ICATS Applicator module card
• Valid ICATS Blasting/Spraying modules
• Proven experience in a supervisory or chargehand role within an industrial painting environment
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Site and project managers
• Team members and employees
  
  

External:

• Clients
• Sub-contractors and sub-consultants
• Members of the public
• Other stakeholders
  
  

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in critical infrastructure projects and bring your industrial painting expertise to a highly respected team, we want to hear from you.

About Prime Workforce

Prime Workforce is proud to be BEAR Scotland’s exclusive recruitment partner. As a division of Prime Trading Group, we are a trusted name in recruitment, connecting talented professionals with leading organisations. We are dedicated to promoting ethical recruitment practices, fairness, and diversity in all that we do.

We strive to create a workplace culture where all individuals, regardless of background or experience, can thrive and fulfil their potential. At Prime Workforce, we value diversity and aim to foster an environment where different perspectives and experiences are celebrated.

Prime Workforce is an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace in line with the 2010 Equality Act

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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