ICATS/TTP Blaster- Sprayer

Bimplus; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Infrastructure is recruiting experienced Industrial Painters, Grit Blasters and Blaster/Sprayers for a long-term rail infrastructure project at the River Avon, Christchurch. The role involves grit blasting, UHP preparation and applying three-coat M21 and M34 coating systems across trackside and non-trackside areas.

Ideal candidates will hold ICATS and/or TTP, CSCS, PTS and Face Fit certifications, plus Safety Medical / Fit for Work checks.

Qualifications

• ICATS and/or TTP competency
• CSCS certification
• PTS – Personal Track Safety
• Face Fit certification
• Safety Critical Medical / Fit for Work Medical
• Experience in industrial painting, blasting or protective coatings

Responsibilities

• Rotary jet washing and surface preparation
• Grit blasting and coating surface prep
• Apply 3-coat M21 protective coating systems
• Apply 3-coat M34 protective coating systems
• Industrial painting and spraying activities
• Trackside coating during weekend possessions/blockades
• Non-trackside preparation and coating works
• Follow project specifications, ITPs and quality requirements

Skills

Grit blasting

Industrial painting

Coating application

Tools

ICATS

TTP

CSCS

PTS

Face Fit

Safety medical

Job description

Location: River Avon, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1RH
Start Date: 26 October 2026
Duration: Approximately 6 months – through to 9 April 2027
Work Pattern: Days, nights and weekend possessions/blockades
Sector: Rail / Structural Steel / Protective Coatings

PACE Infrastructure is recruiting experienced Industrial Painters, Grit Blasters and Blaster/Sprayers for a long-term rail infrastructure project at the River Avon, Christchurch.

The project involves grit blasting, UHP preparation and the application of M21 and M34 protective coating systems across trackside and non-trackside areas.

Scope of Works

• Rotary jet washing
• Grit blasting and surface preparation
• Application of 3-coat M21 protective coating systems
• Application of 3-coat M34 protective coating systems
• Industrial painting and spraying
• Trackside coating works during weekend possessions and blockades
• Non-trackside preparation and coating works
• Working in accordance with project specifications, ITPs and quality requirements

We are looking for suitably experienced:

• Grit Blasters
• Blaster / Sprayers
• Experienced Protective Coating Operatives

Candidates should hold the relevant competencies for their role, including:

• ICATS and/or TTP
• CSCS
• PTS – Personal Track Safety
• Face Fit certification
• Safety Critical Medical / Fit for Work Medical
• Previous industrial painting, blasting or protective coatings experience

Experience working on railway structures, bridges, structural steelwork and M21/M34 coating systems would be highly advantageous