Coating Inspector - Puma

Bilfinger; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is recruiting a Coating Inspector for the PUMA project adjacent to the Saltend plant in Hull. You will perform coating inspections on piping and structures, ensuring compliance with British standards and client specifications.

The role is site-based in the PUMA project offices, with responsibilities including thickness checks, witnessing process qualifications, and recording non-conformances. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, knowledge of surface preparation,

Qualifications

• Execute coating inspections in line with quality control plans, procedures, British standards and client specifications.
• Verify compliance with standards, specifications and approved procedures.
• Issue and manage quality records, reporting non-conformance where required.
• Oversee material storage, certification and calibration of instrumentation.
• Witness and approve coating process qualifications.
• Inspect surface preparation and monitor environmental conditions before painting.
• Perform thickness checks for wet and dry films and ensure correct coating cycles.
• Perform overall visual inspections ensuring surface is defect free.

Responsibilities

• Execute coating inspections in line with quality control plans, procedures, British standards and client specifications.
• Verify compliance with standards, specifications and approved procedures.
• Issue and manage quality records, reporting non-conformance where required.
• Oversee material storage, certification and calibration of instrumentation.
• Witness and approve coating process qualifications.
• Inspect surface preparation and monitor environmental conditions before painting.
• Perform thickness checks for wet and dry films and ensure correct coating cycles.
• Perform overall visual inspections ensuring surface is defect free.

Skills

Coating inspections

Quality control

Thickness measurements

Surface inspection

Tools

Calibration instruments

Paint testing equipment

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services providerwith a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger's comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Mitsubishi Chemicals UK are to build a new production plant adjacent to their existing plant on Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull, named the PUMA project.

The coating Inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of piping and structures painted on the PUMA construction project. The inspector will perform regular inspections, assessments, and tests on coating systems to ensure they meet industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications. This position requires attention to detail, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

You will be site based in the PUMA project offices.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale construction project, ensuring the quality and safety of all piping systems.

As a Coating Inspector, your activities will include the following:

• Execute coating Inspections in line with Quality control plans, procedures, British standards and client specifications.


• Verify compliance with standards, specifications and approved procedures.


• Issue and manage quality records, reporting non-conformance where required.


• Oversee material storage, certification and calibration of instrumentation.


• Witness and approve coating process qualifications.


• Inspect surface preparation and monitor environmental conditions before painting.


• Perform thickness checks for wet and dry films and ensure correct coating cycles.


• Perform overall visual inspections ensuring surface is defect free.

If you have any questions please contactCarla Yvonne Bowman ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.