Paintshop Manager

Severfield; Dalton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

7% employer pension contributions

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield is seeking a Paintshop Manager for our Dalton site. You will oversee protective coatings application, ensure adhesion to specifications, and report on coating integrity, while supporting efficient paint shop operations.

The role requires leadership of direct reports, strong experience in a painting environment, and appropriate NACE/ICorr Level 2 qualifications. An additional RPC qualification is desirable, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading paint/coatings operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of coating inspection standards and quality control.
• Able to manage budgets, labour, and timelines while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products are painted to the defined specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with paint suppliers for materials and service visits.
• Monitor consumption and manage departmental budgets for overheads.
• Plan hours, overtime, and priorities to meet project deadlines.
• Lead and develop team members, tracking KPIs and reducing safety incidents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the paint shop.
• Provide input on primers, intumescent coatings, and sealers during tender phases.

Skills

People management

Coatings experience

Project coordination

KPI monitoring

Education

NACE/ICorr Level 2 or higher

BCSA RPC desirable

ICorr/NACE 2 paint inspection

Job description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paintshop Manager to join our Commercial & Industrial Division, based at our manufacturing site in Dalton, Thirsk. Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.

Vacancy Details

In the Paintshop Manager position you will be responsible for ensuring that all protective coatings (primer, intumescent, sealer paints), are being applied in accordance with the applicable specification. The role involves accurately reporting and advising on coating integrity inspections, maintaining high-quality standards, and supporting efficient operations within the paint shop.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Ensuring all products are painted to the correct specification, including paint material, blast profile, and surface cleanliness, as defined within the project scope.
• Liaise with paint suppliers for product ordering and scheduling technical service visits.
• Manage consumable usage within departmental overhead budgets.
• Monitor project delivery against timelines and allocated hours; request additional labour when necessary.
• Plan and manage hours, overtime, project priorities, and urgent job pacing within the paint shop.
• Lead people management efforts—setting goals, monitoring performance, achieving KPIs, and reducing safety incidents (RIDDORs).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Provide input during the tender stage regarding suitable primers, intumescent, and sealer paints.
• Coordinate Quality Assistants and Coatings Inspectors to collect data on steel condition, DFTs, and climatic tolerances.
• Advise on production overloads to ensure timely subcontracting to suppliers.

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a painting environment, with experience in managing people, as this role will have direct reports.

You will need NACE or ICorr Level 2 qualification or above, and a BCSA Responsible Paint Coordinator qualification is desirable. Minimum ICCOR / NACE level 2 paint inspection certification is required.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace. We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects. Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork. Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free onsite parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance