Painter

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

Painter

BPSS Clearance preferable

Location: Central Scotland

Salary: £17-£20 per hour DOE

Contract: Self-Employed

Benefits:

• Company van
• Fuel card
• Self-employed flexibility
• Varied industrial and engineering projects across Central Scotland

Put Your Painting Expertise to Work.

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

Since 2016, the company has grown into a trusted name in the industry, providing end-to-end services across construction, planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment and specialist trades.

With an experienced team and a wide range of trades delivered in-house, McGregor Projects works across sectors including commercial, industrial, rail, healthcare, housing, hospitality and heritage.

The company has delivered projects for major organisations including Network Rail, Babcock and Glenmorangie, with a strong focus on quality, safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.

With a growing portfolio of projects across Scotland, McGregor Projects offers an exciting opportunity to join a skilled and forward-thinking team working on varied projects across the construction and maintenance sector.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make

As our Painter, you'll be responsible for preparing and painting metal and engineering components to a high standard, ensuring finished structures meet the quality and specification expected by McGregor Structures and its customers.

You'll take ownership of the full painting process, from surface preparation and priming through to paint application and final inspection.

Your attention to detail will be key to protecting components against corrosion, achieving a high-quality finish and ensuring every project is delivered to the required standard.

As our Painter, your key responsibilities will be:

• 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.

As our Painter, you must have:

• 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.