Protective Coatings Specialist

Protective Coatings Specialist

Full-Time 37800 - 46200 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Gen Tech Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead coating development and improve quality standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Company: Innovative company in Craigavon focused on corrosion protection and surface preparation.
  • Benefits: Permanent position with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Opportunity to train and mentor others while advancing your career.
  • Why this job: Become a technical authority and make a real impact in the coatings industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in industrial coatings and strong knowledge of relevant standards required.

The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 Β£ per year.

Protective Coating Specialist Craigavon Permanent + Benefits We are currently seeking an experienced Protective Coating Specialist for our client based in Craigavon, to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our surface preparation, coating application, and coating repair activities across our manufacturing and project sites.

This is a highly visible technical leadership position that will serve as the companys subject matter expert for all aspects of corrosion protection, surface preparation, coating systems, inspection, and repair methodologies.

The successful candidate will take ownership of improving coating quality standards, reducing rework, and ensuring coating repairs and touch-up activities are consistently executed in accordance with project specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable industry standards.

Act as the company's recognised technical authority for corrosion protection, coating systems, surface preparation, and coating repairs.

Develop, implement, and maintain company standards, procedures, work instructions, and best-practice guidance relating to coating application, repair, and inspection activities.

Provide technical guidance on coating selection, specification development, and corrosion protection strategies for a range of operating environments.

Review and approve repair methodologies for damaged coatings and non-conforming work.

Training & Workforce Development Design and deliver practical and classroom-based training programmes for painters, coating technicians, inspectors, supervisors, and quality personnel.

Coating and Corrosion Technical Authority Develop competency assessment frameworks to verify understanding and application of coating repair techniques.

Coach and mentor operational personnel to improve workmanship standards and promote a right-first-time culture.

Work closely with site leadership teams to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development plans.

Provide hands-on support during implementation of new coating systems, procedures, or technologies.

Essential Demonstrable experience in industrial coatings, corrosion protection, coating inspection, or a related discipline.

Strong working knowledge of ISO 12944, ISO 8501, ISO 8502, ISO 8503 and other relevant coating and surface preparation standards.

Experience developing coating specifications, repair procedures, and quality assurance processes.

Proven ability to deliver training, coaching, and competency development programmes within an industrial environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence personnel at all levels of the organisation.

Strong problem-solving and root cause investigation capabilities.

Experience within the pipeline, energy, oil & gas, offshore, fabrication, or heavy engineering sectors.

Please contact Gemma Dunlop on or email TPBN1_NI

Protective Coatings Specialist employer: Gen Tech Recruitment

Join a well-established transport and logistics business in Ballymena, where your expertise as a Senior Planner will be valued in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and career development opportunities, we prioritise employee growth and satisfaction while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Experience the unique advantage of working in a successful company with a strong industry reputation, dedicated to maximising operational performance and service excellence.

Gen Tech Recruitment

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Gen Tech Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Protective Coatings Specialist

Corrosion Protection
Surface Preparation
Coating Application
Coating Repair
ISO 12944
ISO 8501
ISO 8502