Coating Supervisor

We're Hiring | Coating Supervisor | Plymouth

We are recruiting for an experienced Coating Supervisor to join our growing team in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to lead industrial painting and abrasive blasting teams across major marine and defence projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Key role and responsibilities for Coating Supervisor

• Supervise industrial painting and abrasive blasting teams, planning and coordinating daily activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on programme.
• Allocate labour, plant, materials and equipment to maximise productivity and ensure all surface preparation, blasting and protective coating works are completed in accordance with project specifications.
• Monitor the quality of work through regular inspections, ensuring compliance with client requirements, coating specifications and company quality standards.
• Lead toolbox talks, daily briefings and safety discussions while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) procedures, RAMS and permit-to-work systems.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Mentor, train and support operatives, promoting high standards of workmanship, safety and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, daily reports, quality records and timesheets while monitoring progress and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

Minimum requirements for Coating Supervisor

• Previous experience as a Coating Supervisor, Painting Supervisor or Abrasive Blasting Supervisor within industrial services.
• Strong knowledge of industrial painting, abrasive blasting, surface preparation, protective coating systems and coating specifications.
• Experience supervising teams within the marine, defence, industrial or infrastructure sectors, with a good understanding of HSEQ requirements and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple work activities and complete site reporting using Microsoft Office.
• Train the Painter Supervisor qualification is desirable. A recognised trade qualification or competency card (e.g. Train the Painter or ICATS) together with SSSTS or SMSTS is advantageous.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS security clearance. As a minimum, this includes providing a criminal record check, right to work documentation, three years' employment history and five years' address history. Candidates must also be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Denholm Industrial Services is a leading provider of industrial services, delivering specialist solutions across the marine, defence, infrastructure and energy sectors. We are committed to investing in our people and providing long-term career opportunities within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What we offer for Coating Supervisor

• Negotiable rate, dependent on experience.
• Long-term marine and defence projects based in Plymouth.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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