Vacancy Summary
At Severfield, we're creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paintshop Operative.
Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together
Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.
The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market
Vacancy Details
As a painter your role will be to apply protective coatings to the correct specifications to the steelwork that is going through the factory.
You will check that the steel piece is adequate from blast profile and the surface is clean and ready for application or protective products. You'll check the wet pool thickness and make sure the correct coatings are applied to the steel.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Operating and maintaining airless paint pumps for efficient application.
* Applying multicoat systems and intumescent coatings, including both single-pack and two-pack coatings.
* Working in an off-site painting facility, ensuring high-quality finishes in a controlled environment.
* Safely using overhead cranes to manoeuvre and turn components during the painting process.
* Conducting manual blasting in a blast booth to prepare surfaces for coating.
Required Experience:
* Previous experience in an industrial painting or coatings role.
* Strong understanding of paint application techniques and coating specifications.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* A commitment to health & safety procedures and quality standards.
What We Offer
At Severfield, we're all about doing the right thing, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
We look forward to receiving your application
About Us
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.
Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.
Please click on the image below to watch our capabilities video on YouTube.
Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.
Benefits
Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We're proud to offer a range of benefits including:
25 days holiday
7% employer pension contributions
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Employee benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Save as you earn
Free onsite parking (role specific)
Business health insurance
Job Reference: SUKIE00436