Marine Painter – European Shipyards

Osbrooks; Randstad; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation arranged by us

Travel and mobilisation support

Job summary

Osbrooks is seeking experienced marine painters to handle surface preparation and coating on vessels across Europe. The role requires knowledge of marine coatings, shipyard practices, and the ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities include blasting, coating applications, and adherence to coating specifications, with travel to European shipyards and accommodation provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of marine painting and coating experience in a shipyard.
• Practical knowledge of marine coating systems and surface preparation standards (ISO 8501 or equivalent).
• Experience with airless spray application preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Europe and work at different shipyards.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surface preparation by blasting, grinding and cleaning to the specified standard.
• Apply coatings to hulls, tanks, decks and superstructures according to specs.
• Follow coating manufacturer instructions and classification society requirements.
• Operate airless and conventional spray equipment; brush/roller where needed.
• Perform wet and dry film thickness checks and visual inspections.

Skills

Marine painting

Coating systems knowledge

ISO 8501 knowledge

Airless spray experience

Willingness to travel

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Job description

Contract: Contract

Rate: From €25 per hour

About the role

Experienced Marine Painters are required for surface preparation and coating application on vessels across Europe. The role demands knowledge of marine coating systems and shipyard working practices.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out surface preparation by blasting, grinding and cleaning to the specified standard.
• Apply protective coatings, primers, intermediate coats and topcoats to hulls, tanks, decks and superstructures.
• Work to paint specifications, coating manufacturer instructions and classification society requirements.
• Operate airless and conventional spray equipment and perform brush/roller application where required.
• Perform wet and dry film thickness checks and visual inspections of completed coatings.
• Work in shipyard environments, including tanks, voids and at height.
• Comply with all HSE, environmental and confined-space requirements.

Requirements

• European citizenship or valid right to work in the European Union.
• Minimum 3 years of marine painting and coating experience in a shipyard environment.
• Practical knowledge of marine coating systems and surface preparation standards (ISO 8501 or equivalent).
• Experience with airless spray application preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work at different European shipyards.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Valid certificates for blasting/spraying an advantage.
• Good safety awareness.

Package

• Rate from €25 per hour
• Accommodation arranged by us
• Travel and mobilisation support for European assignments

Essential: European candidates only. Proven marine/shipyard experience required. Willingness to travel and work at different locations across Europe is mandatory.