Painter

Tradestaff New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Ongoing work

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand’s Wellington team is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join our ongoing projects across the Wellington region. You will work on steel, machinery, structures and other industrial surfaces with emphasis on preparation and protective coatings.

We’re looking for someone with solid industrial painting experience, strong surface prep, and a commitment to quality finishes and safety in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting experience is essential.
• Strong surface preparation and coating application knowledge.
• Familiar with safety procedures and passing pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel and other surfaces for painting and coating.
• Conduct grinding, sanding, cleaning, masking, and surface prep.
• Apply primers and protective/industrial coatings by brush, roller, or spray.
• Maintain tools and follow site Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Coating systems

Spray painting

Quality finishes

Health & safety

Tools

Grinders

Sanders

Masking tools

Job description

Tradestaff Wellington is looking for an experienced Industrial Painter to join our team for ongoing work across the Wellington region.

We’re looking for someone with solid industrial painting experience who understands the importance of surface preparation, coating application, quality finishes, and working safely in industrial environments.

About the Role

You’ll be working across a range of industrial projects, carrying out preparation and protective coating work on steel, machinery, structures, and other industrial surfaces.

Your duties may include:

• Preparing steel and other surfaces for painting and coating
• Grinding, sanding, scraping, cleaning, and masking
• Applying primers, protective coatings, and industrial paint systems
• Brush, roller, and spray application
• Mixing and preparing paints and coatings to specification
• Identifying and addressing surface defects before coatingWorking around structural steel, plant, machinery, and industrial equipment
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and a clean work area
• Following site-specific Health & Safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Previous industrial painting experience
• Strong surface preparation skills
• Experience with protective and industrial coating systems
• Spray painting experience is highly advantageous
• Confident using grinders, sanders, and other preparation equipment
• A good understanding of coating preparation and application requirements
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing a quality finish
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Good understanding of workplace Health & Safety
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to complete a satisfactory Ministry of Justice check
• Site Safe, EWP, Working at Heights, or Confined Space tickets would be advantageous

Why Work with Tradestaff?

• Competitive pay rates based on your skills and experience
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities for ongoing work
• Work across a variety of industrial projects
• PPE provided where required
• Support from an experienced Wellington recruitment team
• Potential opportunities for longer‑term employment and career development

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