Coatings Operative

KAEFER UK & Ireland; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland is recruiting Coatings Operatives for the Hinkley Point C site on a permanent contract. The role involves coating containment liners and surface protection for concrete within nuclear facilities, with emphasis on health, safety and compliance.

You will perform surface prep, apply coating systems, and support quality checks while adhering to site safety standards and using various access equipment. Previous nuclear/construction exposure is desirable.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Coatings, Blasting or Spraying.
• Experience on Nuclear & Construction site desirable.
• Ability to follow instruction due to workload changes.
• Proactive team player with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of surface preparation and coating systems.
• Comply with HPC and KAEFER safety standards at all times.
• Safely use access equipment including MEWPs.
• Carry out surface preparation using hand and mechanical methods.
• Apply single-pack and two-pack paints, primers and high-build coatings.
• Utilise brush, roller and spray techniques with equipment setup awareness.
• Support quality control with WFT/DFT checks and environmental readings.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Nuclear/Construction site experience

Follow instructions

Collaborative approach

Moral courage

Education

HSE Operatives Test or CCNSG

Train the Painter / OPITO / iCATS Bronze

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for Coatings Operatives to join our Coatings Package of Work at Hinkley Point C on a Permanent Contract. At the Hinkley Point C site we are responsible for delivering containment liner coatings, surface protection for concrete in the internal building rooms for both nuclear reactors along with specialist access solutions. To maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of surface preparation methods and the application of protective concrete coating systems.
• Work in line with all site Health & Safety requirements and ensure compliance with HPC and KAEFER safety standards at all times.
• Safely use and work from access equipment, including scaffolding and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs).
• Carry out surface preparation activities using hand and mechanical methods, with a basic understanding of abrasive blasting processes and blast equipment set-up where required.
• Apply a range of coating systems, including single-pack and two-pack paints, primers, and high-build protective coatings.
• Use a variety of coating application techniques, including brush and roller application, with an awareness of spray application fundamentals and associated equipment set-up.
• Support quality control activities by understanding inspection requirements and carrying out checks such as wet film thickness (WFT), dry film thickness (DFT), and environmental readings.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

What you will bring

• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience of working in Nuclear & Construction site desirable
• Ability to follow instruction due to changes in workload demand
• Proactively contributes to the team
• Is self-aware, optimistic and has a collaborative approach to working with others
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

Essential

• HSE Operatives Test or CCNSG (Can be obtained when going through Clearance process for HPC)
• Train the Painter, OPITO or iCATS certificates essential (minimal of Bronze level or equivalent).
• Must have at least 1+ years experience in Coatings, Blasting or Spraying

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Lisence
• PASMA Certificate
• CCNSG or CITB HSE Test for Operatives

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can 'count on us' to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our Values

• Reliability
• Ambition
• Team Spirit
• Respect