Industrial Painters/ Blasters

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 are recruiting for Painter/Blasters/Sprayers at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth with an immediate start.

You will be involved in delivering anti-corrosion protection to ferrous and nonferrous surfaces. This includes mechanical preparation, abrasive blast cleaning (open and closed loop), and applying a variety of protective coating systems such as one and two-pack epoxies.

Painting and blasting of tanks on landing craft as well as compartments on warships and any other emerging works.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all legal and procedural regulations.


• Perform surface preparation (hand, mechanical, blasting) and assist with blast set-up as needed.


• Apply coatings using brush, roller, or spray - knowledge of spray set-up 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.


• Desirable: experience on nuclear or construction sites.


• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing work demands.


• Positive team contributor with a collaborative approach.


• Honest, open, and professional attitude.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Train The Painter Silver or Gold (or iCATS with Blaster/Sprayer Modules)


• Experience in coatings, blasting, or spraying

Security Requirements

• Successful candidates must be eligible to undergo BPSS and SC Clearance to work at the dockyard (Support will be provided through the application process).

Pay Rates & Allowances:

PAYE

Silver TTP - £16.77 Dayshift, £21.80 O/T 1, £26.83 O/T 2

Gold TTP - £17.40 Dayshift, £22.62 O/T 1, £27.84 O/T 2

Blasting -£18.75 Dayshift, £24.38 O/T 1, £30.00 O/T 2

(Lodge Allowance £43.74 per shift applicable for workers travelling over 1 hour)

UMBRELLA

Silver TTP - £21.93 Dayshift, £28.62 O/T 1, £35.30 O/T 2

Gold TTP - £22.76 Dayshift, £29.71 O/T 1, £36.65 O/T 2

Blasting - £24.56 Dayshift, £32.05 O/T 1, £39.52 O/T 2

(Lodge Allowance £56.86 per shift applicable for workers travelling over 1 hour)

Taxable lodge allowance paid for travelling workers: £43.74 (PAYE) or £56.86 (Umbrella) per day

21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
38-hour basic week, with overtime available

(Weekend and overtime work may be required based on business needs)