Coatings Applicator

WGM Engineering Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36

Pension scheme, with 6% contribution

Life assurance of three times salary

Salary sacrifice options: EV, leave, 3

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Sick pay after qualifying period

Employee discount programme

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of the RSK Group, invites applications for a permanent, full-time Coatings Applicator based in Redcar, England. You will prepare surfaces, apply protective coatings and work with the Coatings Supervisor to ensure high-quality results and safe practices on site.

The role suits an experienced applicator who takes pride in a quality finish and can work independently or as part of a team within a broader engineering services company across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in surface preparation and protective coating application with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of coating specifications and manufacturers' instructions.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and ability to maintain clear work records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by removing contamination, mill scale, rust and existing coatings to the specified standard.
• Inspect surfaces before application and protect areas that must remain uncoated.
• Prepare, mix and apply protective coatings according to manufacturers’ instructions and project specs.
• Check equipment before use, clean after completion and report defects promptly.
• Support task planning, contribute to risk assessments and maintain quality records.
• Maintain a safe, tidy working environment and represent WGM professionally.

Skills

Surface preparation

Coatings application

Safety compliance

Driving licence

Job description

The Vacancy

Practical work. Visible impact. Long-term growth.

WGM Engineering, part of the RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity for a Coatings Applicator to join our Coatings team, based in Redcar, England. This is a newly created Permanent, Full Time position due to significant business growth.

WGM delivers essential engineering services across the water and industrial sectors. With long-term frameworks and programmes supporting our growth across the UK, we offer varied work and opportunities to develop your skills within an experienced engineering team.

About The Role

As a Coatings Applicator, you’ll prepare and apply protective coatings to new and existing equipment and surfaces, helping prevent corrosion and extend their working life.

Working closely with the Coatings Supervisor and wider delivery team, you’ll take ownership of your workmanship, follow specifications and ensure every job is completed safely and to the required quality standard. This role would suit an experienced applicator who takes pride in a high-quality finish and can work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

What You'll Do

• Prepare surfaces by removing contamination, mill scale, rust and unsound coatings, using appropriate tools and preparation techniques to achieve the specified standard.


• Inspect surfaces before application, address imperfections and follow drawings or instructions to protect areas that must remain uncoated.


• Prepare, mix and apply protective coatings in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, project specifications and safe systems of work.


• Check equipment before use, clean it after completion and report defects or maintenance requirements promptly.


• Support task planning, contribute to risk assessments and method statements, maintain accurate quality records and keep the Coatings Supervisor informed of progress or issues.


• Maintain a safe, tidy working environment and represent WGM professionally when working with colleagues, clients, customers and the public.

Essential

What you’ll bring:

• Practical experience in surface preparation and protective coating application, with the ability to complete work safely without continuous supervision.


• An understanding of coating specifications, manufacturers’ instructions and the importance of preparation and application quality.


• Knowledge of safe systems of work, with good attention to detail and the ability to maintain clear work records.


• A valid driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience within water, utilities or industrial environments, alongside relevant coatings manufacturer training or a recognised coatings qualification.


• Relevant site qualifications or training, such as CSCS/EUSR, confined space entry, DOMS, water hygiene, overhead/gantry crane operation or lifting operations.

Any client-specific security clearance and mandatory training requirements will be confirmed for the work involved.

Why WGM?

At WGM, you’ll be part of a practical engineering business where your skills and contribution are valued. Our teams work closely with clients to deliver the services and solutions that keep essential infrastructure operating.

As part of the RSK Group, we combine close working relationships with the backing and wider opportunities of a larger organisation. We support technical development and internal progression, helping our people build their skills and long-term careers.

Salary And Benefits

Salary is competitive. Full salary banding available on request.

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days with length of service.


• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%.


• Life assurance of three times salary.


• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.


• Company sick pay after a qualifying period.


• Employee discount programme.

WGM is committed to creating a working environment where people are treated with respect and have the opportunity to build skills, confidence and long-term careers. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?