Painting & Blasting Supervisor

Neway; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the APCL Group is seeking a Painting & Blasting Supervisor to lead site teams in high-risk industrial environments. The role includes overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing teams effectively while working on various UK client sites. This position offers competitive pay and development opportunities, making it ideal for an experienced professional looking to shape a key team.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting and blasting environments required.
• Valid certifications in safety and management preferred.
• Ability to lead teams safely in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Supervise industrial painting and blasting teams.
• Manage daily work plans and resources to meet project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Understanding of surface preparation

Health and safety compliance

Education

ICATS or TTP certification (Silver, Gold, or Supervisor level)

IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS certification

Confined Space – High Risk Entry Certification

Tools

CCNSG Safety Passport

CSCS Card

Job description

Painting & Blasting Supervisor, Neway – North West, Wirral / Cheshire

We have earned a reputation for completing challenging industrial service contracts and are expanding our team for long-term stability.

We are seeking experienced Painting & Blasting Supervisors to lead site teams in high-risk industrial environments, delivering surface preparation and protective coatings.

About Neway

Founded in 2003, acquired by Cammell Laird in 2008, and now part of APCL Group since 2023, we focus on delivering high-quality services with a commitment to health and safety.

Our goal is to provide fast, efficient solutions with the highest safety standards, supported by significant investments in people and equipment.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise industrial painting and blasting teams to ensure safe, high-quality project delivery
• Manage daily work plans, job packs, and resources to meet project requirements
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and risk assessments
• Monitor surface preparation, coating application, and equipment operation to meet client specifications
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Communicate with project managers, QA/QC, and clients to resolve issues
• Complete documentation, progress reports, and inspection records

Candidate Requirements

• Supervisory experience in industrial painting and blasting environments
• Valid ICATS or TTP certification (Silver, Gold, or Supervisor level)
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS certification
• Confined Space – High Risk Entry Certification with full breathing apparatus
• CCNSG Safety Passport or CSCS Card
• Understanding of surface preparation and coating specifications
• Ability to lead teams safely in confined spaces and at heights
• Willingness to travel across UK client sites

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid at Work
• Working at Height certification
• QA/QC or coatings inspection knowledge (e.g., ICorr/NACE Level 1)
• Experience on COMAH sites
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes and inspection criteria

This is an opportunity to shape and lead a key team within the APCL Group, with competitive pay and development opportunities.