Coatings Applicator

Job Overview

As a Coatings Applicator, you'll prepare and apply protective coatings to new and existing equipment and surfaces, helping prevent corrosion and extend their working life. Working closely with the Coatings Supervisor and wider delivery team, you'll take ownership of your workmanship, follow specifications and ensure every job is completed safely and to the required quality standard. This role would suit an experienced applicator who takes pride in a high-quality finish and can work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

What you'll do

• Prepare surfaces by removing contamination, mill scale, rust and unsound coatings, using appropriate tools and preparation techniques to achieve the specified standard.
• Inspect surfaces before application, address imperfections and follow drawings or instructions to protect areas that must remain uncoated.
• Prepare, mix and apply protective coatings in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, project specifications and safe systems of work.
• Check equipment before use, clean it after completion and report defects or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Support task planning, contribute to risk assessments and method statements, maintain accurate quality records and keep the Coatings Supervisor informed of progress or issues.
• Maintain a safe, tidy working environment and represent WGM professionally when working with colleagues, clients, customers and the public., Any client-specific security clearance and mandatory training requirements will be confirmed for the work involved.

Why WGM?

At WGM, you'll be part of a practical engineering business where your skills and contribution are valued. Our teams work closely with clients to deliver the services and solutions that keep essential infrastructure operating. As part of the RSK Group, we combine close working relationships with the backing and wider opportunities of a larger organisation. We support technical development and internal progression, helping our people build their skills and long-term careers.

Practical work. Visible impact. Long-term growth.

Desired skills and qualifications (Key requirements)

• Practical experience in surface preparation and protective coating application, with the ability to complete work safely without continuous supervision.
• An understanding of coating specifications, manufacturers' instructions and the importance of preparation and application quality.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, with good attention to detail and the ability to maintain clear work records.
• A valid driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience within water, utilities or industrial environments, alongside relevant coatings manufacturer training or a recognised coatings qualification.
• Relevant site qualifications or training, such as CSCS/EUSR, confined space entry, DOMS, water hygiene, overhead/gantry crane operation or lifting operations.

Role details

WGM Engineering, part of the RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity for a Coatings applicator to join our Coatings team, based in the Middlesburgh Area, England. This is a newly created Permanent, Full Time position due to significant business growth.

WGM delivers essential engineering services across the water and industrial sectors. With long-term frameworks and programmes supporting our growth across the UK, we offer varied work and opportunities to develop your skills within an experienced engineering team., WGM is committed to creating a working environment where people are treated with respect and have the opportunity to build skills, confidence and long-term careers. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies. We are an award‑winning geotechnical and geo‑environmental site investigation and consulting company. Our company is comprised of a team of 40 geoscientists, specialising in land quality and contaminated land assessments, quantitative risk assessment for soil, remediation design costing and verification, geotechnical engineering, etc. Leap Environmental, founded in 2008, is headquartered in Surrey, UK, with offices in Kent and West Sussex. We deliver our services to the construction industry, local and national government, and private landowning clients. Leap Environmental joined the RSK Group in August 2021. Our shared philosophy of client‑focused services combined with our investment in talented people assured a mutually beneficial merging. We will continue to focus on our core service range, which will be sharpened by offering an end‑to‑end service package through sister companies. Our staff and clients will continue to benefit from the agility and creativity of our young company with a structure and footprint that belies its size. Leap Environmental is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Do you have what it takes?

Salary is competitive. Full salary banding available on request.

Benefits

• 32 days' holiday, increasing to 36 days with length of service.
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%.
• Life assurance of three times salary.
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period.
• Employee discount programme.

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