Industrial Painter

Tradestaff New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Ongoing opportunities

Upskill in a specialised industry

Career progression

Reputable sector

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking Industrial Painters to join a busy engineering crew working across multiple sites in Upper Hutt. Immediate start with ongoing work and opportunities to grow skills.

You will perform surface preparation, grinding and sanding, and apply primers and coatings, as well as spray, roller and brush finishes in workshop and on-site environments.

Qualifications

• Industrial painting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of spray, roller and brush application.
• Ability to follow instructions and job specifications.
• Good understanding of health & safety.
• Full driver’s licence.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation
• Grinding and sanding
• Applying primers and coatings
• Spray, roller, and brush work
• Working in workshop and on-site environments
• Following job specs and quality procedures
• Supporting fabrication and installation teams
• Working safely across active industrial and construction sites

Skills

Spray painting

Roller/brush application

Teamwork

Health & safety

Strong work ethic

Tools

EWP

Working at Heights

Site Safe

Job description

We’re on the lookout for Industrial Painters to join a busy engineering crew working across multiple sites in Upper Hutt. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a specialised industry, with ongoing work and the chance to grow your skills.

Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $32 per hour (weekly pay)

What you’ll be doing:

• Surface preparation
• Grinding and sanding
• Applying primers and coatings
• Spray, roller, and brush work
• Working in workshop and on-site environments
• Following job specs and quality procedures
• Supporting fabrication and installation teams
• Working safely across active industrial and construction sites

What we’re looking for:

• Painting experience (industrial or related preferred)
• Knowledge of spray, roller, and brush application
• Ability to follow instructions and job specifications
• Good understanding of health & safety
• Full driver’s licence
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Good communication and ability to work in a team
• EWP, Working at Heights & Site Safe

What’s in it for you:

• Night shift work
• Ongoing opportunities
• Upskill in a specialised industry
• Build and progress your skillset
• Be part of a reputable and growing sector