Severfield
Paintshop Operative

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Vacancy Summary
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.
Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paintshop Operative to join our Commercial & Industrial Division, based at our site in Ballinamallard.
Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates, and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail, and health and education.
The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!
Vacancy Details
In this role, you will be responsible for applying protective coatings to steelwork according to precise specifications as it progresses through our factory.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation: Ensure that the steel pieces have the correct blast profile and are clean, free from contaminants, and ready for the application of protective coatings.
- Application: Apply the appropriate protective coatings to the steelwork, ensuring that all products are applied to the correct thickness and meet the specified standards.
- Quality Control: Measure and verify the wet film thickness of the coatings to confirm that they meet the required specifications. Check the finished product for any defects and ensure a high-quality finish is achieved.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment, including the proper handling and storage of coating materials and equipment.
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Qualifications And Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role, specifically working with steelwork and protective coatings.
- Familiarity with the use of coating equipment and tools.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow specifications accurately.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors.
What We Offer
At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.


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About Us
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.
Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.
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Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.
Benefits
Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday
- Minimum 7% employer pension contributions
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Employee benefits scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Save as you earn
- Free onsite parking (role specific)
- Business health insurance
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