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Blaster/Sprayer

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £22.00 - 28.88 per hour + Lodge Payment
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Painting

Mechanical Fitter

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 25.62 per hour + Travel Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineer

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £48 - 65 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineer - HV protection

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £53 - 65 per hour
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Electrical Engineering

Principal Mechanical Process Engineer

  • Flexible Working
  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £71 - 87 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Engineering

Welder

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 25.62 per hour + Travel Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Welding

Mechanical Process Design Manager

  • Flexible Working
  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £71 - 87 per hour + Umbrella (Inside IR35)
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Mechanical Engineering

Slingers

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 23.40 per hour + Radius Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Slingers / Riggers

CNC Machinist

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 24.71 per hour + Radius Allowance & shift uplift
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Morson Forces

Fabricator

  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Contract
  • £19.45 - 24.69 per hour + Radius Allowance
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Fabricating / Plating
Posted 21 May 2025
Job ref: morson_243038

Blaster/Sprayer

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Plymouth, Devon, England

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).