Job Description

Marine Painters required for a 12-month contract based in Plymouth.

You will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of surface preparation standards and have relevant experience in a wide variety of coating application techniques. There may be a requirement to be to work shift work and overtime to support the business needs.

Role requirements

* Prepare bare substrates and existing coatings, demonstrating the knowledge of a systematic approach.

* Demonstrate a good understanding of the quality standards associated to surface preparation.

* Be prepared to provide technical guidance to other employees in relation to techniques and procedures within their competence.

* Demonstrate a good understanding of the requirements contained within paint Manufacturer’s

* Technical and Safety Data Sheets

* Competent in applying coating materials associated to a marine environment by brush, roller, conventional spray, and airless spray.

* Undertake and maintain husbandry of working areas and protection of equipment

* Instate Damage Control markings on raised tallies

* Previous experience working in a marine environment ideally

* Knowledge of submarines and warships desirable

* Willingness to undertake development training as identified in a competency framework

* Airless spraying experience and sign writing experience desirable

* Sound understanding of Health & Safety / COSHH

Qualifications and training

* NVQ level 3 Industrial / Marine / painting / Decorating

* Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a marine, industrial or commercial environment

* NVQ Level 2 Industrial / Marine / Painting / Decorating with the appetite to undertake additional training.

* ICATS