Painter

Major Newton Aycliffe; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established steel fabricating company in Catterick Garrison, UK, is seeking a Painter to apply coatings to structural steel. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, excellent attention to detail, and be flexible regarding shifts and overtime. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, operating machinery, and ensuring quality and safety standards. The position offers pay up to £14.51 per hour with opportunities for overtime and a potential for a permanent role.

Benefits

Pay up to £14.51 per hour

Weekly pay up to £580

Free staff parking

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience as paint shop operative in structural steel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Use of overhead cranes.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Flexibility with regards to shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint and protective coatings to structural steel.
• Read and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare steel surfaces for coating adhesion.
• Operate spray guns, brushes, and other application tools.
• Mix, tint, and match paints.
• Monitor and maintain painting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Safely operate cranes and material-handling equipment.

Skills

Experience as paint shop operative

Excellent communication

Use of overhead cranes

Excellent eye for detail

Flexibility with regards to shifts and overtime

Job description

What's on offer for the Painter:

Pay up to £14.51 per hour
Weekly pay up to £580 per week!!!
Temporary to Permanent position
Overtime available
Free staff parking
Shift: 40 hours per week. 6am - 2:30pm

My client is a well established, industry leading steelwork fabricating company based in North Yorkshire. With year‑on‑year success and further growth plans for 2026, the company offers a range of services from design and manufacturing to installation. This has given the company opportunities to service a multitude of sectors with a diverse client base stretching across the UK.

Main Duties:

• Apply paint and protective coatings to structural steel and related components to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine coating requirements and procedures.
• Prepare steel surfaces by cleaning, sandblasting, grinding, and applying chemical treatments to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Operate spray guns, brushes, rollers, and other application tools to efficiently apply coatings to various steel surfaces.
• Mix, tint, and match paints and coatings to achieve accurate colour consistency and compatibility with existing finishes.
• Monitor, clean, and maintain painting and sandblasting equipment, including performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, and environmental regulations associated with coating operations.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and material‑handling equipment to move and position steel components for preparation and coating.

Role Requirements:

• Experience as paint shop operative in structural steel.
• Excellent communication.
• Use of overhead cranes.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Flexibility with regards to shifts and over‑time.

Interested? Please call on (phone number removed)

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