Conservation Painter for Historic Vessels — Flexible
National Museum of the Royal Navy
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Job summary
National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking a skilled painter with a Level 2 City & Guilds in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting to work on conservation projects across historic vessels at Portsmouth, Hartlepool, Belfast, Gosport and Southsea. The role involves conservation prep, documentation and occasional visitor engagement.
The successful candidate will follow a planned programme, contribute to a diverse heritage environment, and support safety and accessibility in public areas.
Qualifications
- Self-motivated and highly skilled painter with a Level 2 City & Guilds qualification in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting (or equivalent).
- Experience on conservation projects in marine or industrial environments is desirable.
- Ability to follow a programme of planned work and to maintain records of materials and methods for health and safety compliance.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to conservation of historic vessels and related wooden/metal work.
- Prepare and treat historic metalwork and woodwork prior to redecoration.
- Engage with visitors in public-facing areas to share knowledge about conservation efforts.
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Job description
National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking a skilled painter with a Level 2 City & Guilds in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting to work on conservation projects across historic vessels at Portsmouth, Hartlepool, Belfast, Gosport and Southsea. The role involves conservation prep, documentation and occasional visitor engagement.
The successful candidate will follow a planned programme, contribute to a diverse heritage environment, and support safety and accessibility in public areas.
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