Industrial Painter (Self-Employed) - Metal & Coatings Expert

McGregor Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Self-employed flexibility

Job summary

McGregor Projects is an established, family-run construction and maintenance business delivering high-quality projects across Scotland.

As our Painter, you'll prepare and paint metal components to a high standard, following drawings, priming and finishing to specification. This self-employed role offers flexibility with a company van and fuel card, across varied industrial projects in Central Scotland.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant painting experience within an industrial, engineering, manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience with surface preparation, priming and industrial paint application.
• Experience operating spray painting equipment and mixing industrial coatings.
• The ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• A valid CSCS card or willingness/ability to obtain one where required.
• A full UK driving licence - essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a high-quality finish.
• A good understanding of health & safety, PPE and working with hazardous materials.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider production team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, degreasing and sanding metal surfaces, removing rust, scale and existing coatings.
• Applying primers and specialist protective coatings to ensure strong adhesion and corrosion protection.
• Operating conventional, airless and air-assisted spray equipment to achieve a high-quality finish.
• Accurately mixing paints, thinners and multi-component coatings to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspecting finished work, completing touch-ups and maintaining spray painting equipment.
• Following technical drawings, production schedules and all relevant health & safety and COSHH requirements.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Read technical drawings

CSCS card

UK driving licence

Detail orientation

Health & safety

Job description

McGregor Projects is an established, family-run construction and maintenance business delivering high-quality projects across Scotland.

As our Painter, you'll prepare and paint metal components to a high standard, following drawings, priming and finishing to specification. This self-employed role offers flexibility with a company van and fuel card, across varied industrial projects in Central Scotland.