Wet Painter

Sandvik Group; Ballygawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Health & wellbeing program

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in Ballygawley, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Wet Spray Painter to apply protective and cosmetic finishes to crushing and screening equipment. This safety-critical role requires strict adherence to technical specs and quality standards to support durable, high-quality components.

You will work a day shift (40 hours/week) in a manufacturing setting, maintaining equipment and complying with health, safety, and environmental policies as part of Sandvik’s

Qualifications

• Previous experience in wet spray painting or industrial paintshop
• Knowledge of surface preparation and wet paint application techniques
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to follow technical instructions and specifications accurately
• High awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for wet spray painting, including cleaning, masking, and surface preparation
• Apply wet paint coatings using spray equipment in line with technical specifications and work instructions
• Carry out touch-up painting and rework as required to meet quality standards
• Inspect painted components for finish quality, coverage, and defects
• Maintain painting equipment and work areas in line with safety and environmental procedures
• Comply fully with all Health & Safety, environmental (including COSHH), and Sandvik quality standards

Skills

Wet spray painting

Industrial paintshop

Surface preparation

Technical instructions

Health & safety compliance

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Job description

Location: Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Job ID: R0097027

About the Role

As a Wet Spray Painter within the coating shed at Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in Ballygawley, you will play a key role in applying protective and cosmetic finishes to our crushing and screening equipment. Working in a safety‑critical manufacturing environment, you will ensure painted components meet high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. Your contribution supports operational excellence and Sandvik’s purpose of advancing the world through engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare components for wet spray painting, including cleaning, masking, and surface preparation

Apply wet paint coatings using spray equipment in line with technical specifications and work instructions

Carry out touch‑up painting and rework as required to meet quality standards

Inspect painted components for finish quality, coverage, and defects

Maintain painting equipment and work areas in line with safety and environmental procedures

Comply fully with all Health & Safety, environmental (including COSHH), and Sandvik quality standards

Essential Qualifications & Skills

Previous experience as a wet spray painter or in an industrial paintshop environment

Knowledge of surface preparation and wet paint application techniques

Strong attention to detail and quality

Ability to follow technical instructions and specifications accurately

High awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Experience painting components for heavy equipment or manufacturing applications

Familiarity with industrial paint systems and spray booth operations

Understanding of paint defects and corrective actions

Experience working within Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments

Forklift or overhead crane certification

On‑site coating shed and manufacturing environment in Ballygawley

Day shift, 40 hours per week

Monday–Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm

Company Description

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is part of the global Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, and services for the crushing and screening industry. From our Ballygawley facility, we combine strong local manufacturing expertise with global collaboration to deliver safe, high‑quality, and sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.

We are guided by Sandvik’s core values — Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. These values shape how we work every day, encouraging teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on safety and customer value.

Growth Opportunities: Access to learning and development programs

Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health Cash Plan and Occupational Health support

Financial Security: Pension scheme, Group Income Protection, and Life Assurance

Convenience: On‑site car parking and canteen facilities

Closing Date

The closing date of applications is Friday 9th October 2026 at 12 noon.

Eligibility

Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit. This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or relocation support

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.