Structural Steel Painter

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd; Brompton-on-Swale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

31 days' annual leave

Job summary

S&D Trade Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Structural Steel Painter for a manufacturing site in Brompton on Swale, North Yorkshire. The role focuses on applying primers and protective coatings to structural steel components and ensuring high-quality finishes.

You will operate spray guns and other painting tools, prepare surfaces, and uphold health and safety standards while meeting production deadlines. On-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as Structural Steel Painter or in a related manufacturing/workshop setting.
• Knowledge of steel surface preparation and protective coating applications.
• Experience with industrial spray guns, brushes and rollers.
• Understanding of different paint types and their correct application.
• Good attention to detail and safe working practices.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Apply primers, industrial paints and protective coatings to structural steelwork and manufactured components.
• Operate spray guns, brushes and rollers to achieve the required finish.
• Inspect painted steelwork for imperfections and ensure quality before leaving the workshop.
• Prepare steel surfaces via cleaning, abrasive preparation and chemical treatments.
• Mix and prepare paints and coatings for correct colour and application.
• Use overhead cranes to move steel components safely.
• Clean and maintain spray guns and equipment; perform routine maintenance.
• Complete relevant paperwork and maintain quality/production records.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
• Meet production deadlines while sustaining high workmanship standards.

Skills

Structural steel painting

Industrial painting

Protective coatings

Paint spraying

Overhead cranes

Quality inspection

Documentation

Safe working practices

Tools

Industrial spray guns

Brushes and rollers

Overhead crane operation

Job description

We are recruiting for a Structural Steel Painter to join a manufacturing business based in Brompton on Swale,North Yorkshire. This opportunity would suit an experienced painter with a background in structural steel, industrial painting or protective coatings who takes pride in producing high-quality finishes.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30p, Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am

Pay Rates:

Basic rate: £14.87 per hour, Overtime rate: £22.31 per hour

As a Structural Steel Painter, your duties will include:

• Applying primers, industrial paints and protective coatings to structural steelwork and manufactured components.
• Operating spray guns, brushes and rollers to achieve the required coverage and finish.
• Inspecting painted steelwork for imperfections and ensuring components meet the required quality standards before leaving the workshop.
• Preparing steel surfaces for painting through appropriate cleaning methods, abrasive preparation and chemical treatments where necessary.
• Mixing and preparing paints and coatings to achieve the correct colour, consistency and application requirements.
• Using overhead cranes to position and move steel components safely, where required.
• Cleaning and maintaining spray guns and associated equipment, including carrying out routine maintenance.
• Completing relevant paperwork and maintaining accurate quality and production records.
• Following health, safety and environmental procedures when handling paints, coatings and associated materials.
• Working to production deadlines while maintaining consistent standards of workmanship.

Sturctural Steel Painter Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Structural Steel Painter, Industrial Painter or in a similar manufacturing or workshop environment.
• Practical knowledge of steel surface preparation and protective coating applications.
• Experience using industrial spray guns and other painting equipment, including brushes and rollers.
• Understanding of different paint types and coatings and their correct application.
• Good attention to detail when checking finished components and identifying defects.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively within a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining safe working practices.
• Willingness to undertake on the job training where required.

Benefits of the Structural Steel Painter Position:

• Following a successful temporary period.
• 31 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, Gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension

This Structural Steel Painter vacancy is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, operating as an employment business and acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.