NACE Level 2 Painter / Coating Inspector Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE Hours: Mon-Fri (37.5 hrs) Contract: Permanent Overtime: Paid at x1.5 We are recruiting for an experienced NACE Level 2 Painter / Coating Inspector to join a busy manufacturing and fabrication business. This is a dual-role position where you will take the lead on coating inspection and quality control, while also remaining hands-on with industrial painting when required. You must hold a valid AMPP Level 2 Coating Inspector certification (formerly NACE International), enabling you to independently inspect and sign off coating works. The Role Working within a structural steel and fabrication environment, you will be responsible for ensuring all coating and painting activities meet client specifications, industry standards and internal QA procedures. Inspection Duties (Primary Focus) Inspect surface preparation including blast profiles, cleanliness standards and contamination checks Verify environmental conditions (dew point, humidity, steel temperature) prior to and during coating Witness and inspect coating application processes Measure wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) Identify defects, non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are completed Review coating specifications and ITPs Complete detailed QA/QC reports and maintain inspection records Liaise with production, fabrication and management teams regarding quality compliance Independently sign off completed coating works Painting Duties (Secondary - Must Be Comfortable Hands-On) Carry out industrial painting of fabricated steelwork Operate airless spray equipment and apply 2-pack and specialist coating systems Undertake surface preparation including mechanical prep and masking Support production schedules to ensure projects are completed on time Requirements Valid AMPP / NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector certification Proven industrial painting experience (essential) Comfortable working in a dual inspection and hands-on role Strong understanding of coating systems and surface preparation standards Confident working independently and completing formal QA documentation INDAS