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Blaster/Sprayer

Job details
Posting date: 21 May 2025
Salary: £22 to £28.88 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 June 2025
Location: PL2 1QS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Morson Talent
Job type: Contract
Job reference: morson_243038-44957

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Summary

Are you qualified with a Train the Painter Silver, Gold, or ICATS Blasting certification?

Morson Talent are recruiting for Industrial Blaster/Sprayers for work in Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

This is a great opportunity to work on critical infrastructure within one of the UK’s major naval dockyards. Join a skilled, experienced team where safety, precision, and quality are key. If you meet the requirements and are looking for a long-term opportunity leading to permanent work in industrial surface protection – we’d love to hear from you.


The Opportunity

You will be involved in delivering anti-corrosion protection to ferrous and nonferrous surfaces. This includes mechanical preparation, abrasive blast cleaning (open and closed loop), and applying a variety of protective coating systems such as one and two-pack epoxies.

Key Responsibilities

    • Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all legal and procedural regulations.
    • Perform surface preparation (hand, mechanical, blasting) and assist with blast set-up as needed.
    • Apply coatings using brush, roller, or spray – knowledge of spray set-up is beneficial.
    • Understand coating systems: primers, high build coatings, one and two-pack systems.
    • Perform quality control checks, including film thickness and environmental readings.
    • Use access equipment such as scaffolding and mobile platforms.

    Knowledge, Skills & Experience

      • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
      • Desirable: experience on nuclear or construction sites.
      • Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing work demands.
      • Positive team contributor with a collaborative approach.
      • Honest, open, and professional attitude.

      Qualifications & Requirements

      Train the Painter Silver/Gold, OPITO, or ICATS Blasting certification
      Experience in coatings, blasting, or spraying

      Security Requirements:
      Successful candidates must be eligible to undergo BPSS and SC Clearance to work at the dockyard (Support will be provided through the application process).

      Pay Rates & Allowances:

      When Blasting:
      PAYE - Basic: £22.00, OT1: £28.60, OT2: £35.20
      UMBRELLA PAYE – Basic: £28.88, OT1: £38.04, OT2: £46.81
      (Blasting work makes up most duties.)

      When Painting:
      PAYE - Basic: £18.00, OT1: £23.40, OT2: £28.80
      UMBRELLA PAYE – Basic: £23.56, OT1: £31.12, OT2: £38:30
      (Painting will be ad hoc depending on work programmes.)

      Taxable lodge allowance for travelling workers:
      PAYE - £50.65 per day
      UMBRELLA PAYE - £65.84 per day

      21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
      38-hour basic week, with overtime available (Weekend and overtime work may be required based on business needs).

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