Paintshop Operative

Severfield PLC; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Severfield UK Limited in Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is recruiting a Paintshop Operative to apply protective coatings to steelwork in accordance with specifications. The role focuses on preparing, coating, and finishing components to the highest quality, supporting durability and compliance with industry standards.

You will work on site at our Dalton plant, with a 44-hour week, and prior experience in a similar role is preferred; ICorr certification and NVQ Level 2 in Industrial Painting

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• ICorr certification preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 in Industrial Painting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect steelwork to confirm blast profile and surface cleanliness prior to coating application.
• Verify wet film thickness and ensure coatings meet required specifications.
• Review job specifications to confirm correct product selection, masking details, and overcoat intervals.
• Apply protective coatings using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the paint line and associated equipment.

Skills

Experience in painting

ICorr certification

NVQ Level 2

Education

NVQ Level 2 Painting

Job description

Company Severfield UK Limited Location name Dalton (Severs house, Dalton Airfield Ind Est, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, YO7 3JN) Contract Type Permanent Career Level A Contract weekly hours 44 Hours per Week Posting End Date 13 Oct 2026 Job number SUKIE00904

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 Operative to join our team based on site in Dalton, Thirsk.

As a Paintshop Operative you will be responsible for applying protective coatings to steelwork in accordance with specified standards and requirements. This role ensures that all steel components are prepared, coated, and finished to the highest quality, supporting durability and compliance with industry specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect steelwork to confirm blast profile and surface cleanliness prior to coating application.
• Verify wet film thickness and ensure coatings meet required specifications.
• Review job specifications to confirm correct product selection, masking details, and overcoat intervals.
• Apply protective coatings using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the paint line and associated equipment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• ICorr certification (preferred).
• NVQ Level 2 in Industrial Painting (preferred).

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.

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.

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing.We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including: