Coatings Operative (HPC) - Protective Coatings Specialist

Severfield; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

EAP

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield in Bridgwater is seeking a Coatings Operative to apply protective coatings to specification on the Hinkley Point C project. This role focuses on surface preparation, coating application, masking and overcoat timing on structural steelwork.

You will hold OPITO Level 1 Blaster/Sprayer, Train the Painter – Protective Coatings Applicator, ICATS Protective Coatings Applicator, and ECITB Skills Test qualifications, with at least two years of relevant experience. Excellent benefits apply.

Qualifications

• OPITO Level 1 Blaster/Sprayer required.
• Train the Painter – Protective Coatings Applicator completed.
• ICATS Protective Coatings Applicator qualification.
• ECITB Skills Test Alternative / Skills Test Number: TICA-A01 / TICA-P01.

Responsibilities

• Check steel adequacy from blast profile and surface cleanliness for the application of protective products.
• Check wet coat thickness.
• Check specification to ensure correct product and masking details and overcoat periods.
• Apply coatings using correct equipment.
• Demask steel after applying coating.
• Clean line and equipment.

Education

OPITO Level 1 Blaster/Sprayer

Train the Painter - Protective Coatings Applicator

ICATS Protective Coatings Applicator

ECITB Skills Test Alternative / Skills Test Number: TICA-A01 / TICA-P01

Job description

Severfield in Bridgwater is seeking a Coatings Operative to apply protective coatings to specification on the Hinkley Point C project. This role focuses on surface preparation, coating application, masking and overcoat timing on structural steelwork.

You will hold OPITO Level 1 Blaster/Sprayer, Train the Painter – Protective Coatings Applicator, ICATS Protective Coatings Applicator, and ECITB Skills Test qualifications, with at least two years of relevant experience. Excellent benefits apply.