Paint Supervisor

Morson Talent; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Painter Supervisors for ongoing projects in Plymouth. In this role, you will lead and manage painting operatives to ensure quality standards and adherence to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have industrial painting experience, strong team management skills, and relevant qualifications. Competitive pay rates and a standard work week of 38 hours with holiday entitlement are offered.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Taxable lodge allowance for travelling workers

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage painting operatives ensuring quality standards.
• Monitor attendance and resource allocation for coatings jobs.
• Inspect completed work and arrange remedial actions.
• Maintain documentation for inspections and quality records.

Skills

Industrial Painting experience

Team management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative approach

Professional attitude

Education

Train the Painter Supervisor Cards

IOSH Managing Safely Qualifications

Job description

Overview

Morson Talent is currently recruiting for experienced Painter Supervisors, to support ongoing projects at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. Join a skilled, experienced team where safety, precision, and quality are key. If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next opportunity - we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and manage painting operatives / blasters, ensuring productivity and quality standards.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, staff conduct.
• Allocate resources (teams, equipment, materials) for various coatings jobs.
• Ensure that paint and blast work meets required standards.
• Inspect completed work, identify defects or non-conformances, arrange remedial work.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, quality records, non-conformance reports.
• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all legal and procedural regulations.
• Support and guide team members on application techniques and best practices.
• Ensure high-quality standards in all aspects of surface preparation and coating.
• Maintain clean working areas and ensure all equipment is properly protected.
• Use access equipment such as scaffolding and mobile platforms.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience working in an Industrial Painting environment
• Experience managing a team
• 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 & Training

• Train the Painter Supervisor Cards
• IOSH Managing Safely Qualifications

Pay Rates

• PAYE - Basic: £19.50, OT1: £25.35, OT2: £31.20
• UMBRELLA PAYE - Basic: £25.56, OT1: £32.68, OT2: £40.22

Taxable lodge allowance for travelling workers:

• PAYE - £50.65 per day
• UMBRELLA PAYE - £65.84 per day

Work Arrangements

38 standard hours a week, 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday, shift and overtime a possibility but not guaranteed. 29 days holiday annually (inclusive of bank holidays)