Industrial Blasting & Coatings Technician (Bridges)

VolkerWessels UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerLaser, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks an experienced Blasting and Spraying Technician for surface preparation and coating applications on bridges and major infrastructure. Initial placement in South Queensferry with UK-wide project opportunities.

Role requires 4+ years in blasting/spray painting, ICATS/TTP Gold certification, and CSCS card, plus strong safety and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial blasting and spray painting.
• ICATS Gold or TTP Gold certification.
• Experience on bridges/highways and major infrastructure projects.
• CSCS card is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation to SA2-SA3 and mechanical prep to ST2-ST3.
• Apply primers, intermediate coats, and topcoats to specified dry film thickness.
• Utilise high quality brush and spray painting techniques.
• Operate and maintain blasting and spray painting equipment safely.
• Comply with SHW5000, SHW1900, and Network Rail M24 specifications.
• Identify and report coating defects (laminations, drips, runs, blistering).
• Follow work instructions, maintain safety, and meet production targets.

Skills

Industrial blasting

Spray painting

Health & safety

Bridge/infra experience

Education

ICATS Gold or TTP Gold certification

CSCS card

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Surface prep equipment

Job description

VolkerLaser, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks an experienced Blasting and Spraying Technician for surface preparation and coating applications on bridges and major infrastructure. Initial placement in South Queensferry with UK-wide project opportunities.

Role requires 4+ years in blasting/spray painting, ICATS/TTP Gold certification, and CSCS card, plus strong safety and technical knowledge.