Trainee Painter: Protective Coatings On-Site

Cake Commercial Services Ltd; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cake Commercial Services Ltd is seeking motivated trainee painters to join our Dunedin team for a project starting in January 2027. You will learn practical skills while working on steel and concrete surfaces, applying protective coatings with brush and roller and gaining on-site experience.

Training will be provided, and you’ll work alongside experienced personnel to develop your coating application skills and safety practices on site in Dunedin.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on-site painting techniques.
• Ability to handle hand and power tools safely.
• Interest in painting, coatings or construction work.
• Care and attention to quality, safety and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to specification using hand and power tools.
• Water blast steel, concrete and other surfaces.
• Mix and apply coatings including intumescent coatings, zinc primers, epoxy and polyurethanes.
• Assist with airless spray equipment when required.
• Work safely at heights and around access equipment.
• Follow site health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Complete site documentation and training as required.
• Drive company vehicles when required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Practical ability

Interest in painting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Cake Commercial Services Ltd is seeking motivated trainee painters to join our Dunedin team for a project starting in January 2027. You will learn practical skills while working on steel and concrete surfaces, applying protective coatings with brush and roller and gaining on-site experience.

Training will be provided, and you’ll work alongside experienced personnel to develop your coating application skills and safety practices on site in Dunedin.