Industrial Painter Technician

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Industrial Coatings Blaster/Sprayer to join our Industrial Coatings division.

This role is essential for delivering high‑quality workmanship in accordance with project specifications across the UK and ensuring all customer requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation to the required standards, including abrasive blasting to SA2-SA3 and mechanical preparation to ST2-ST3.
• Apply primers, intermediate coats, and topcoats to the specified dry‑film thickness using high‑quality brush and spray‑painting techniques.
• Operate and maintain industrial blasting and airless spray‑painting equipment, demonstrating strong competence in setup, troubleshooting, and safe operation.
• Work in accordance with recognised industry specifications, including SHW5000, SHW1900, and Network Rail M24.
• Identify and report surface preparation and coating defects such as laminations, drips, runs, and blistering.
• Follow all work instructions, maintain safety standards, and achieve production targets

About you

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in industrial blasting and spray‑painting, supported by either TTP or ICATS certification.
• Strong technical knowledge of blasting and spray‑painting equipment, as well as relevant paint specifications.
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices within industrial painting environments.
• Good manual dexterity with the ability to handle materials safely and effectively

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.