Industrial Painters

Due to our continued success Denholm are recruiting more experienced Industrial Blaster/Sprayers to join a major project at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth.

Start dates throughout May and June.

• Bronze Painters:
  Basic £17.00, OT1 £ 22.10 & OT2 £ 27.20 (FULL PAYE)
• Silver Painters:
  Basic £17.50, OT1 £ 22.75 & OT2 £ 28.00 (FULL PAYE)
• Gold Painters:
  Basic £18.75, OT1 £ 24.37 & OT2 £ 28.00
• Blaster/Sprayers:
  Basic £22.00, OT1 £ 28.00 & OT2 £ 35.00
• Grit Recovery / Potman:
  Basic £18.75, OT1 £ 24.37 & OT2 £ 28.00
• Lodge: £40.00 per night

We’re working on critical infrastructure within one of the UK's largest naval dockyards. You'll be part of a skilled and experienced team where safety, precision, and quality are paramount. This is long‑term, stable work in industrial surface protection.

• Maintain a safe working environment in line with legal and site procedures.
• Carry out surface preparation (hand, mechanical, blasting).
• Assist with blast equipment set‑up.
• Apply coatings via brush, roller, and spray (spray set‑up knowledge advantageous).
• Understand coating systems including primers and high‑build coatings.
• Conduct quality control checks (DFT readings, environmental monitoring).
• Operate access equipment such as scaffolding and mobile platforms.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good problem‑solving ability.
• Experience with in coatings, blasting, or spraying.
• Previous work on nuclear or large construction sites (Desirable).
• Ability to follow instruction and adapt to changing priorities.
• Positive team player with a professional attitude.

• Train the Painter (Bronze, Silver, or Gold), OPITO, or ICATS Blasting certification.
• Relevant industrial coatings/blasting experience.

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS and SC Clearance to work at the dockyard. Full support will be provided throughout the clearance process.

30 days annual leave.

Overtime and weekend work will be required depending on business needs.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to join a high‑profile defence infrastructure project, apply now or get in touch to discuss further.