Painter

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Corporate shares plan

Job summary

Babcock New Zealand is seeking an experienced Industrial Coatings Painter in Devonport, Auckland. You will apply protective coatings to ships, shore-based infrastructure, equipment and machinery, ensuring durable finishes and compliance with safety standards.

Essential: Level 4+ Industrial Painting trade qualification with at least 5 years’ experience in industrial, marine or construction coatings, and a NZ Class 1 driver license.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality finishes in demanding environments.
• Ability to interpret specifications and work safely in teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialist coatings to marine and industrial assets.
• Perform surface preparation, blasting, and coating application.
• Ensure quality by inspecting thickness and finish to standards.
• Follow health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Industrial coatings application

Airless spray painting

Conventional spray painting

Abrasive blasting

Surface preparation

Coatings thickness measurement

Quality inspection

HSE compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification (Level 4) in Industrial Painting or equivalent

Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial/marine coatings

Job description

About the role

Join Babcock New Zealand's Industrial Coatings team in Devonport, Auckland, where you'll contribute to the maintenance and protection of critical marine and industrial assets. Working across ships, shore-based infrastructure, equipment and machinery, you'll apply specialist coatings that enhance performance, durability and appearance while supporting essential defence and commercial operations.

This is an opportunity to work on varied, technically challenging projects within a highly skilled team that values quality, safety and continuous improvement. If you take pride in delivering exceptional finishes, enjoy hands-on work and want to develop your expertise in a complex marine environment, you'll find meaningful and rewarding work at Babcock New Zealand.

• $45.50 per hour (trade certificate essential)
• OT rates paid at 1.5x for first 3 hours and 2x for anything beyond that
• Additional benefits

About you

You are an experienced Industrial Coatings Painter who takes pride in delivering high-quality finishes in demanding environments. You have strong expertise in surface preparation, abrasive blasting and protective coating application using airless spray, brush and roller techniques. You work safely, communicate effectively and thrive as part of a collaborative team. With a strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality workmanship, you can interpret specifications, solve problems independently and consistently produce work that meets demanding industry standards.

Key Required Skills

• Industrial coatings application
• Airless and conventional spray painting
• Abrasive blasting and surface preparation
• Protective coatings systems knowledge
• Quality inspection and coating thickness measurement
• Coating mixing and preparation
• Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
• Problem-solving and fault identification

Key Required Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification (Level 4 & above) in Industrial Painting or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial, marine or construction coatings
• Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Defence Security Clearance

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich + year global heritage of