Painting Supervisor (Marine)

Denholm Industrial Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Denholm Industrial Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Marine Coatings Supervisor to oversee blasting and painting operations in a shipyard or marine environment.

You will ensure surface preparation and coating activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with marine project specifications and Class/Client requirements, with strong leadership and clear daily reporting to drive progress.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in marine or shipyard blasting and painting.
• Knowledge of marine coating systems and corrosion protection standards.
• Experience working to Client and Classification Society specifications.
• SQEP for supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily blasting and painting activities across vessels, modules, or marine structures.
• Allocate operatives to workfaces and conduct start-of-shift briefings (RAMS/COSHH).
• Ensure compliance with ITPs, Work Instructions, project specifications, and Class requirements.
• Raise confined space and hot work permits as required.
• Monitor surface preparation standards (blast profile, cleanliness) and coating application including primers, stripe coats, intermediates, and topcoats.
• Control re-coat intervals and liaise closely with QC Inspectors and Client Representatives.
• Ensure correct storage, handling, and traceability of marine coating materials.
• Attend production meetings and provide daily progress reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture in line with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.

Job description

Denholm Industrial Services are recruiting an experienced Marine Coatings Supervisor to oversee blasting and painting operations within a shipyard or marine environment. You will be responsible for ensuring all surface preparation and coating activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with marine project specifications and Class/Client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily blasting and painting activities across vessels, modules, or marine structures.
• Allocate operatives to workfaces and conduct start-of-shift briefings (RAMS/COSHH).
• Ensure compliance with ITPs, Work Instructions, project specifications, and Class requirements.
• Raise confined space and hot work permits as required.
• Monitor surface preparation standards (blast profile, cleanliness) and coating application including primers, stripe coats, intermediates, and topcoats.
• Control re-coat intervals and liaise closely with QC Inspectors and Client Representatives.
• Ensure correct storage, handling, and traceability of marine coating materials.
• Attend production meetings and provide daily progress reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture in line with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.

Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience in marine or shipyard blasting and painting.
• Strong knowledge of marine coating systems and corrosion protection standards (e.g. ballast tanks, hulls, decks, structural steel).
• Experience working to Client and Classification Society specifications.
• Solid understanding of permit systems and confined space operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Must be SQEP for supervisory duties.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced marine environment where quality, safety, and programme delivery are critical.