Coatings Operative (Industrial Painter) in Bridgwater

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater

Working pattern: 10 on, 4 off pattern

Rate of Pay: Basic Rate Overtime 1 Overtime 2 Bonus Starting Rates After CCAQ & Competency Assessment

We are looking for Coatings Operatives to join our Coatings Package of Work at Hinkley Point C on a Permanent Contract. At the Hinkley Point C site we are responsible for delivering containment liner coatings, surface protection for concrete in the internal building rooms for both nuclear reactors along with specialist access solutions.

To maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standard and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

How you will make an impact:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of surface preparation methods and the application of protective concrete coating systems.
• Work in line with all site Health & Safety requirements and ensure compliance with HPC and KAEFER safety standards at all times.
• Safely use and work from access equipment, including scaffolding and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs).
• Carry out surface preparation activities using hand and mechanical methods, with a basic understanding of abrasive blasting processes and blast equipment set‑up where required.
• Apply a range of coating systems, including single-pack and two-pack paints, primers, and high-build protective coatings.
• Use a variety of coating application techniques, including brush and roller application, with an awareness of spray application fundamentals and associated equipment set‑up.
• Support quality control activities by understanding inspection requirements and carrying out checks such as wet film thickness (WFT), dry film thickness (DFT), and environmental readings.

What you will bring:

• Experience of working in Nuclear & Construction site desirable.
• Ability to follow instruction due to changes in workload demand.
• Proactively contributes to the team.
• Is self-aware, optimistic and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings.
• HSE Operatives Test or CCNSG (Can be obtained when going through Clearance process for HPC).
• Train the Painter, OPITO or iCATS certificates essential (minimum of Bronze level or equivalent).
• Must have at least 1+ years experience in Coatings, Blasting or Spraying.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• PASMA Certificate.
• CCNSG or CITB HSE Test for Operatives.

Salary and benefits:

• The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:
• Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 5% from KAEFER.
• Discretionary, non‑contractual, company bonus scheme in line with CESA Agreement (paid weekly).
• Life cover (in line with the CESA Agreement).
• 31 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract.
• 13x Long Weekends a year for travelling workforce (every four weeks).
• Health, Happiness and Family: 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor.
• Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses).
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Company paid sick leave following probationary period.

Learning & Development:

• Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us.
• Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.