Industrial Blaster / Painter
KAEFER UK and Ireland - When it counts, count on us
Blasting: Basic £19.67 OT1: £ 25.57 OT2: £31.47
Painting : Basic £15.57 OT1: £20.24 OT2: £24.91
Lodgings: £43.78 (Taxable) (where applicable)
Return travel Allowance (where applicable)
Permanent full time contract (38 hours) based in Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Sociable hours (8 hours Monday – Thursday / 6 hours Friday) Overtime opportunities available
We’re proud to be a leading player in the industrial services industry in the UK and Ireland. Our journey started in 1971 when we were established as C&D Insulation Operations Limited in Mansfield Woodhouse. Over the years, have become the brand known as KAEFER. We offer painting and blasting services inside of inside the Devonport Naval base and dock in Plymouth.
Key accountabilities
· Predominantly blasting warships and submarines in preparation for painting teams to complete their services (Some painting may be required, please see rates above)
· Surface Preparation – all forms of preparation including hand and mechanical, candidates should also know the fundamentals of blasting to assist with the blast set up if required.
· Have a thorough insight into methods of surface treatment and application of protective coatings
· Health and Safety – site aspects detailing the painters / blaster requirements to meet H & S regulations.
· Access Plant and Equipment – including scaffold and mobile platforms
· Coating Types – all types of paint from single to two pack, holding primers to high build.
· Application Types – all forms of paint application including brushing, rolling and should also know the spray fundamentals so they can assist in the set up if required.
· Quality Control – to understand the reasoning behind quality control and the ways in which we take readings (wet/dry film thickness, environmental readings)
Requirements
· TTP (train the painter) Silver or Gold
· Icats blasting
· BPSS and SC is required for this role, which KAEFER will support with.
To apply, email jade.elson@kaefer.com with your CV and proof of qualifications or click apply!
Why KAEFER?
Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.
KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, inspection & testing, protective coatings, asbestos management and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. The company has thirteen operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,000 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.
KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER group, a global €1.7 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 30,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £19.67 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Housing allowance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Blasting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• TTP / Icats qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 12/09/2024