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Painting & Blasting Supervisor, Neway – North West, Wirral / Cheshire

We have earned a reputation for completing the most challenging industrial service contracts and we continue to grow providing long term stability for our growing team.

As we continue to grow we are looking for more experienced Painting & Blasting Supervisors to lead our site-based teams delivering surface preparation and protective coating work in high-risk industrial environments.

Is this you?

Our mission here at Neway is simple - to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients.

We draw on our wealth of expertise and experience to provide fast and efficient problem solving, with a commitment to excellence that’s second to none. Our experienced engineers can operate 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week and Neway's commitment to health and safety is paramount.

Initially founding in 2003 we were acquired by Cammell Laird in 2008 and then we were brought under APCL Group in 2023 which brings together A&P Group, Cammell Laird and Neway.

During this period of exciting growth, we have strengthened our reputation to support our national capabilities, we have benefited from significant investment in people and equipment enabling us to expand our services and cement our reputation within APCL.

Today, we continue to provide a range of services to industry, all underpinned by our principle of ‘right diagnostic - right solution’. As part of this, to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients with the highest safety standards we are now strengthening our team.

So as a Painting & Blasting Supervisor at Neway, what will you do?

• You’ll supervise your industrial painting and blasting teams to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project delivery
• Managing daily work plans, job packs, and resource allocation you’ll ensure that your teams are operating in line with project requirements
• You’ll hold toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and do risk assessments
• Monitoring surface preparation, coating application, and equipment operation you’ll make sure that your teams are meeting client specifications
• Ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards on site, you’ll be confident that your team go home safely after every project
• Liaise with project managers, QA/QC, and client representatives you will maintain clear communication and resolve issues
• You’ll complete required documentation, progress reports, and inspection records

And what are we looking for?

• Supervisory experience in industrial painting and blasting environments
• Valid ICATS or TTP certification (Silver, Gold, or Supervisor level)
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• Confined Space – High Risk Entry Certification (with full breathing apparatus use)
• CCNSG Safety Passport or valid CSCS Card
• Strong understanding of surface preparation and coating specifications
• Proven ability to lead teams safely in high-risk environments such as confined spaces and at height
• Flexibility to travel and work on different client sites across the UK

It will be great if you also have:

• First Aid at Work
• Working at Height certification
• QA/QC awareness or coatings inspection knowledge (e.g. ICorr/NACE Level 1)
• Experience on COMAH sites
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes and inspection criteria

• An opportunity to be part of the shaping and direction of this key team within APCL Group. This gives you the chance to make a on how we do what we do
• Competitive rates of pay and benefits
• Further training & development opportunities