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Painter

Job details
Posting date: 10 July 2025
Salary: £17 to £22.29 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 August 2025
Location: PL2 1QS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Morson Talent
Job type: Contract
Job reference: morson_244532-449571

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Summary

Morson Talent is currently recruiting for experienced Painters, with Train The Painter Bronze, to support ongoing projects at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth - one of the UK’s most historic naval dockyards.

Join a skilled, experienced team where safety, precision, and quality are key. If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next opportunity – we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all legal and procedural regulations.
• Perform surface preparations and apply coatings by brush or roller.
• Interpret and follow paint manufacturer’s technical and safety data sheets.
• Support and guide team members on application techniques and best practices.
• Ensure high-quality standards in all aspects of surface preparation and coating.
• Maintain clean working areas and ensure all equipment is properly protected.
• Use access equipment such as scaffolding and mobile platforms.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 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 & Training:
Essential:

• Train the Painter Bronze/TTP Bronze OR
• ICATS

Pay Rates
PAYE - Basic: £17.00, OT1: £22.10, OT2: £27.20
UMBRELLA PAYE – Basic:
£22.29, OT1: £29.48, OT2: £36:28

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

Work Arrangements
38 standard hours a week, 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday, shift and overtime a possibility but not guaranteed.

29 days holiday annually (inclusive of bank holidays)

6 month initial contract

The successful candidate will need to achieve SC security clearance in order to fulfil this role.

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