Painter

Painter

Location:

Richmond, North Yorkshire

Contract type:
Contract or Temp

Closing date:
Jan 12th, 2026

:
1637745

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client with the appointment of an experienced Painter to join their production team.

This is a hands‑on role within a busy fabrication environment, playing a key part in delivering high‑quality protective coatings to structural steel components in line with drawings, specifications, and industry standards.

As a Painter, you will be responsible for preparing and applying protective paint systems to structural steel, ensuring durability, quality, and compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

• Applying paints and protective coatings to structural steel and fabricated components
• Preparing steel surfaces through cleaning, blasting, and chemical treatment processes
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and paint schedules
• Operating spray equipment, brushes, and rollers to achieve consistent, high‑quality finishes
• Mixing and matching coatings to ensure colour accuracy and specification compliance
• Monitoring, cleaning, and maintaining painting and spraying equipment
• Safely operating overhead cranes when handling steel components
• Working in accordance with site health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Experience as a Structural Steel Painter or in a similar industrial painting role
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Proven experience with surface preparation techniques, including blasting and pressure washing
• Good working knowledge of industrial paints, coatings, and application methods
• Experience using spray guns and associated painting equipment
• A strong focus on quality, safety, and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience using overhead cranes (advantageous)

• Reliable, punctual, and self‑motivated
• Able to work on own initiative within a production environment
• Willing to undertake on‑the‑job training to further develop skills and knowledge

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