Industrial Painter & Blaster – Shipyard Coatings Expert

Morson Human Resources Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge allowance

Overtime pay

Job summary

Morson is recruiting for Painter/Blasters/Sprayers at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth with an immediate start. You will deliver anti-corrosion protection to ferrous and nonferrous surfaces, including surface prep, abrasive blast cleaning, and applying protective coatings such as epoxies.

Roles involve painting and blasting of tanks on landing craft and compartments on warships, with duties spanning coating systems, quality checks, and access equipment usage.

Qualifications

• Experience in coatings, blasting, or spraying.
• Desirable: nuclear or construction site experience.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with regulations.
• Perform surface preparation (hand, mechanical, blasting) and assist with blast set-up.
• Apply coatings using brush, roller, or spray; spray setup knowledge is beneficial.
• Understand coating systems: primers, high-build coatings, one and two-pack systems.
• Perform quality control checks, including film thickness and environmental readings.
• Use access equipment such as scaffolding and mobile platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

Train The Painter Silver/Gold

Job description

Morson is recruiting for Painter/Blasters/Sprayers at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth with an immediate start. You will deliver anti-corrosion protection to ferrous and nonferrous surfaces, including surface prep, abrasive blast cleaning, and applying protective coatings such as epoxies.

Roles involve painting and blasting of tanks on landing craft and compartments on warships, with duties spanning coating systems, quality checks, and access equipment usage.