PAINTING INSPECTOR (BGAS)

Glacier Energy; Scotland; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation may be available

Job summary

Glacier Energy is seeking a Painting Inspector for a gas pipeline and installation inspection framework, with a January/February 2027 start. The role involves inspecting painting systems to specification, recording results, and collaborating with site teams and clients to resolve non-conformances. Candidates must have 3+ years of relevant experience and be able to contract via their own Ltd company.

Site-based, 10-hour days, 5-year framework with possible extension. UK location: Scotland, UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in painting/coating inspection.
• Willing to contract through your own Ltd company.
• Willing to undergo drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect painting and coating systems to specification, including surface prep, application and final condition.
• Record and report inspection results accurately and promptly.
• Work with site teams and client to resolve non-conformances.
• Support SHEA Gas and SHEA Cross-Country Pipelines.

Skills

Painting inspection

Coating inspection

Job description

Location: On site / Scotland, UK
job type: Contract / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Energy | Renewable Energy
Salary: Negotiable salary

Glacier Energy delivers innovative solutions for the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of critical infrastructure and process equipment for energy and industrial markets.

Our Inspection Services division delivers comprehensive inspection, advanced analysis, reporting and remediation services for energy and industrial markets, on and offshore.

Our highly skilled team supports our customers worldwide, deploying conventional and advanced non‑destructive testing techniques and utilising innovative and emerging technologies, ensuring accurate and timely results. As a UKAS‑accredited organisation, this makes us the trusted partner to inspect and maintain our customer’s critical assets and equipment throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

Glacier Energy is recruiting a Painting Inspector for a gas pipeline and installation inspection framework, covering multiple sites. We're building our team ahead of a January/February 2027 start.

The role:

• Inspect painting and coating systems to specification, including surface preparation, application and final condition
• Record and report inspection results accurately and promptly
• Work with site teams and the client to resolve non‑conformances
• SHEA Gas and SHEA Cross‑Country Pipelines
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience, unless working under the close supervision of a suitably experienced coating inspector
• Willing to undergo drug and alcohol testing
• Able to contract through your own Ltd company

The package:

• Contract role for Ltd company contractors, with a competitive day rate
• 5-year framework with options to extend. Work is called off as needed, so duration varies.
• Site-based, 10-hour days, with possible shift patterns (TBC)
• Local candidates preferred. Accommodation may be available where needed.