Industrial Painters/ Blasters

Morson are recruiting for Painter/Blasters/Sprayers at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth with an immediate start.

You will be involved in delivering anti-corrosion protection to ferrous and nonferrous surfaces. This includes mechanical preparation, abrasive blast cleaning (open and closed loop), and applying a variety of protective coating systems such as one and two-pack epoxies.

Painting and blasting of tanks on landing craft as well as compartments on warships and any other emerging works.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all legal and procedural regulations.




• Perform surface preparation (hand, mechanical, blasting) and assist with blast set-up as needed.




• Apply coatings using brush, roller, or spray - knowledge of spray set-up is beneficial.




• Understand coating systems: primers, high-build coatings, one and two-pack systems.




• Perform quality control checks, including film thickness and environmental readings.




• Use access equipment such as scaffolding and mobile platforms.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.




• Desirable: experience on nuclear or construction sites.




• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing work demands.




• Positive team contributor with a collaborative approach.




• Honest, open, and professional attitude.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Train The Painter Silver or Gold (or iCATS with Blaster/Sprayer Modules)




• Experience in coatings, blasting, or spraying

Security Requirements

• Successful candidates must be eligible to undergo BPSS and SC Clearance to work at the dockyard (Support will be provided through the application process).

Pay Rates & Allowances:

PAYE

Silver TTP - £16.77 Dayshift, £21.80 O/T 1, £26.83 O/T 2

Gold TTP - £17.40 Dayshift, £22.62 O/T 1, £27.84 O/T 2

Blasting -£18.75 Dayshift, £24.38 O/T 1, £30.00 O/T 2

(Lodge Allowance £43.74 per shift applicable for workers travelling over 1 hour)

UMBRELLA

Silver TTP - £21.93 Dayshift, £28.62 O/T 1, £35.30 O/T 2

Gold TTP - £22.76 Dayshift, £29.71 O/T 1, £36.65 O/T 2

Blasting - £24.56 Dayshift, £32.05 O/T 1, £39.52 O/T 2

(Lodge Allowance £56.86 per shift applicable for workers travelling over 1 hour)

Taxable lodge allowance paid for travelling workers: £43.74 (PAYE) or £56.86 (Umbrella) per day

21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
38-hour basic week, with overtime available

(Weekend and overtime work may be required based on business needs)