Job Title
Painter / Blaster
Location
St Fergus Gas Terminal, Peterhead, AB42 3EP, United Kingdom
Employment type
Full-time
Hours per week
37.50
Base Rate (Hourly)
22.85 GBP
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
* Carry out duties in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.
* Be available for weekend work and overtime as required by business needs.
* Predominantly blast warships and submarines in preparation for painting teams.
* Perform surface preparation using hand, mechanical and blasting methods and assist with blast set‑up if required.
* Have thorough knowledge of surface treatment methods and protective coating application.
* Adhere to health and safety site requirements for painters and blasters.
* Access plant and equipment, including scaffold and mobile platforms.
* Apply all types of paint from single to two‑pack systems and hold primers to high build.
* Use all forms of paint application, including brushing, rolling and spray fundamentals and assist with set‑up if required.
* Understand quality control and read wet/dry film thickness and environmental readings.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Problem solving skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Experience of working in Oil and Gas.
* Ability to follow instruction amid changing workload demands.
* Proactively contributes to the team.
* Is self‑aware, optimistic and collaborates with others.
* Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings.
Essential Requirements
* Train the Painter Silver or Gold minimum; must have experience in coatings, blasting or spraying.
Desirable
* Blasting: 1 year (essential).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Rates and Allowances
Basic £22.85/ OT1: £31.99/ OT2: £41.13; Lodgings £50.81 (Taxable) where applicable; Permanent full‑time contract (37.5 hours). Sociable hours (08:00‑16:30 Monday‑Thursday / 08:00‑14:00 Friday) with ad hoc overtime opportunities.
Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?
KAEFER UK & Ireland is dedicated to providing reliable technical industrial services. We deliver asset integrity, surface protection, HVAC fabrication and more across 12 operating centres, employing 3,500 skilled professionals. Our global presence, values of reliability, ambition, team spirit and respect guide us to enhance energy efficiency, extend asset lifecycles and partner with clients worldwide.
Values
* Reliability
* Ambition
* Team Spirit
* Respect
Apply Now
To apply, click the “Apply” button below and submit your application. For further information, contact us at contact@kaefer.co.uk.
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