Industrial Blaster

Neway; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial services sector is seeking an Industrial Blaster to join their growing team. This role requires experience and certifications in abrasive blasting and surface preparation in demanding environments. If you are skilled and safety-focused, this is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality service delivery across various UK sites.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay and benefits

Further training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• ICATS or TTP certification required
• Confined Space certification with full breathing apparatus
• Experience as an industrial blaster in heavy industrial sectors

Responsibilities

• Carry out abrasive blasting and surface preparation to high standards
• Operate blasting equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain cleanliness and equipment condition, ensuring job records are accurate

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Surface preparation

Health and safety compliance

Education

ICATS or TTP certification

Confined Space – High Risk Entry Certification

CCNSG Safety Passport or CSCS Card

Job description

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To support our surface preparation and coatings work on major UK shutdowns and maintenance project, we are looking for more skilled Industrial Blasters.

We have earned a reputation for completing the most challenging industrial service contracts and we continue to grow providing long term stability for our growing team.

Is this you?

Who are Neway?

Our mission here at Neway is simple - to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients.

We draw on our wealth of expertise and experience to provide fast and efficient problem solving, with a commitment to excellence that's second to none. Our experienced engineers can operate 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week and Neway's commitment to health and safety is paramount.

Initially founding in 2003 we were acquired by Cammell Laird in 2008 and then we were brought under APCL Group in 2023 which brings together A&P Group, Cammell Laird and Neway.

During this period of exciting growth, we have strengthened our reputation to support our national capabilities, we have benefited from significant investment in people and equipment enabling us to expand our services and cement our reputation within APCL.

Today, we continue to provide a range of services to industry, all underpinned by our principle of ‘right diagnostic - right solution'. As part of this, to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients with the highest safety standards we are now strengthening our team.

So as an Industrial Blaster at Neway, what will you do?

• You'll carry out abrasive blasting and surface preparation to a high standard working with our method statements and technical specifications
• Preparing surfaces for coating applications you'll often be in confined spaces, at height, or in demanding industrial environments
• You will operate blasting equipment safely and effectively following our procedures
• You'll maintain cleanliness, equipment condition, and make sure that your job records are accurate and up to date at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations you'll contribute to our strong site safety culture

And what are we looking for?

• ICATS or TTP certification
• Confined Space – High Risk Entry Certification (with full breathing apparatus use)
• CCNSG Safety Passport or CSCS Card
• Experience as an industrial blaster in heavy industrial sectors
• The ability to read and follow technical specifications and job packs
• Flexibility to travel and work on different client sites across the UK

It will be great if you also have:

• PASMA, IPAF, or Working at Height certification
• Working at Height / Harness Training
• Experience on COMAH sites
• Familiarity with paint / coating systems and inspection standards (e.g. NACE, ICorr)
• An opportunity to be part of the shaping and direction of this key team within APCL Group. This gives you the chance to make a real impact on how we do what we do
• Competitive rates of pay and benefits
• Further training & development opportunities