Painter

Morson Talent are recruiting for Painters for refit works on Royal Naval Vessels in Plymouth.

You will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of surface preparation standards and have relevant experience in a wide variety of coating application techniques. 

Role requirements

• Prepare bare substrates and existing coatings, demonstrating the knowledge of a systematic approach.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the quality standards associated to surface preparation.
• Be prepared to provide technical guidance to other employees in relation to techniques and procedures within their competence.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the requirements contained within paint Manufacturer’s Technical and Safety Data Sheets
• Competent in applying coating materials associated to a marine environment by brush, roller, conventional spray, and airless spray.
• Undertake and maintain husbandry of working areas and protection of equipment
• Instate Damage Control markings on raised tallies
• Previous experience working in a marine environment
• Knowledge of submarines and warships desirable
• Willingness to undertake development training as identified in a competency framework
• Ability to read and understand an MoD BR
• Airless spraying experience and sign writing experience desirable
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety / COSHH

Qualifications and training

• NVQ level 3 Industrial / Marine / painting / Decorating
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a marine, industrial or commercial environment
• NVQ Level 2 Industrial / Marine / Painting / Decorating with the appetite to undertake additional training.
• ICATS/TTP

There may be a requirement to be to work shift work and overtime to support the business needs.

12 Month Contract