About this Position
This is a contract role, likely to be a rolling 6-month contract.
Job Responsibilities
Main Function of the Role:
The Field Equipment Painter will be responsible for surface preparation and painting of transformers, field equipment, and related infrastructure. The role involves working on-site at various locations across the UK to ensure transformers and associated equipment are properly maintained and protected from environmental exposure. The painter will work closely with Lead Engineers and Field Engineers to ensure timely completion of painting work scopes while adhering to company standards and safety protocols.
Main Duties:
* Carry out all operations in accordance with the company health & safety policy.
* Ensure personal safety and that of others working in the area.
* Prepare surfaces for painting.
* Perform re-painting of transformers during refurbishment and maintenance works to a satisfactory standard, including:
* Surface preparation (cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming).
* Application of coatings, paints, and primers, ensuring proper thickness, adhesion, and finish.
* Use of spray guns, brushes, rollers, and other painting tools effectively and safely.
* Conduct inspections of painted surfaces to ensure quality standards are met.
* Follow and implement safety procedures, especially around hazardous materials and confined spaces.
* Implement new techniques and proc...