Rope Access Painting Foreman

-; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in Aberdeen City is seeking an FM Foreman to join their rope access team. The role includes responsibilities for supervising safety compliance, reviewing anomalies, and ensuring quality work in insulation and painting. Candidates must be certified in NACE/ICORR and hold an IRATA Level 1 qualification. The position operates on a rotation of two weeks offshore and two weeks onshore, emphasizing leadership, organization, and strong safety awareness.

Qualifications

• NACE/ICORR Coating Inspection LV 1 minimum, LV2 preferred.
• IRATA LV1 certification required.
• Experience as a painter with relevant trade tests.
• Familiarity with FM Activities Insulation & Painting.
• Ability to adapt to short notice changes.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on deadline meeting.
• Proficient in providing detailed progress reports.
• Command of the Bilfinger BMS.
• Excellent safety awareness.
• Client-focused and committed to quality work.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Qualified with OGUK Medical, BOSIET/FOET, MIST, and CA EBS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rope access team and ensure safety compliance.
• Review FM anomalies and assist in planning the work scope.
• Control plant, equipment, and materials.
• Complete timesheets, daily reports, and other documentation.
• Manage FM personnel and adhere to company processes.

Skills

NACE/ICORR Coating Inspection LV 1

IRATA LV1

Excellent leadership skills

Proactive communication

Strong health & safety awareness

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

FM Foreman with RA capabilities and Painter to trade. Part of a x3 man rope access team that includes a LV3 and a rope access insulator. Follow FM plan for painting and insulation and report daily including tracking sheets. Ensure work is completed to standard and completed safely above all else.

Rotation is 2 weeks offshore / 2 weeks onshore

TASKS

• Required to review & survey FM anomalies and assist in planning scope of work
• Responsible for the RA FM team (LV3 responsible for RA activities)
• Ensure safety is top priority and all HSE expectations are met
• Plant/Equipment & Material control
• Complete Timesheets, Daily Reports & Trackers and various reports.
• Management of FM personnel
• Follow and adhere to company and client processes and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NACE/ICORR Coating Inspection LV 1 minimum (LV2 preferred)
• IRATA LV1
• Experienced painter with ECITB trade tests complete.
• Familiar with FM Activities Insulation & Painting
• Reactive to short notice change in work scopes and key priorities
• Highly organised and able to meet deadlines
• Provide accurate and detailed progress reporting to onshore engineer
• Excellent working knowledge of the Bilfinger BMS
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Client focussed - driven to produce high quality work
• Excellent leadership skills and a team player, leads by example in everyday conduct
• Proactive and an effective communicator
• OGUK Medical, BOSIET / FOET, MIST and CA EBS qualified

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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Bilfinger UK Limited

Operations

Temporary

Skilled / Semi-skilled

Bilfinger Operations