Painter

The Painter will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of painting and industrial coating tasks across the Sellafield site, ensuring all work is completed safely, to a high standard of quality, and in full compliance with site-specific nuclear, safety, and regulatory requirements.,

• Carry out painting and industrial coatings on various tasks including office setting, pipe bridges, structural steel, concrete structures, masonry, tanks, bunds, roof areas
• Read and interpret paint method statements, and specifications
• Work within live and controlled environments, following strict permit-to-work systems
• Ensure all work meets required quality, safety, and nuclear site standards
• Comply with Sellafield Ltd policies, site rules, and behavioural expectations
• Use hand and power tools safely and appropriately
• Maintain good housekeeping standards at all times
• Identify and report defects, hazards, and near misses
• Work collaboratively with other trades, supervisors, and site teams
• Support site inspections and quality checks when required

• Adhere to all Health & Safety at Work regulations and Sellafield Life Saving Rules
• Follow RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) at all times
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inductions
• Maintain a strong nuclear safety culture and human performance standards
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating
• CSCS Skilled worker (Blue) card
• Proven experience as a painter on commercial or industrial sites
• Ability to work accurately from method statements and specifications
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to pass security clearance and site vetting

• Previous experience working at Sellafield or another COMAH / nuclear / regulated site
• Experience working under permit systems
• Awareness of nuclear safety culture or high-hazard environments
• Experience of working with industrial coatings
• Security clearance (SC or DV)
• Current P4 pass holder
• Monitored or Classified worker

• Safety-conscious and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable to changing site requirements
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Willingness to undertake site-specific training - Confined Space, MEWP etc

• Subject to Security Clearance and Drug & Alcohol testing
• May require working within restricted or controlled area