NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector

NACE Level 2 Painter / Coating Inspector

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 DOE
• Hours: Mon–Fri (37.5 hrs)
• Contract: Permanent
• Overtime: Paid at x1.5

We are recruiting for an experienced NACE Level 2 Painter / Coating Inspector to join a busy manufacturing and fabrication business. This is a dual-role position where you will take the lead on coating inspection and quality control, while also remaining hands-on with industrial painting when required.

You must hold a valid AMPP Level 2 Coating Inspector certification (formerly NACE International), enabling you to independently inspect and sign off coating works.

The Role

Working within a structural steel and fabrication environment, you will be responsible for ensuring all coating and painting activities meet client specifications, industry standards and internal QA procedures.

Inspection Duties (Primary Focus)

• Inspect surface preparation including blast profiles, cleanliness standards and contamination checks

• Verify environmental conditions (dew point, humidity, steel temperature) prior to and during coating

• Witness and inspect coating application processes

• Measure wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT)

• Identify defects, non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are completed

• Review coating specifications and ITPs

• Complete detailed QA/QC reports and maintain inspection records

• Liaise with production, fabrication and management teams regarding quality compliance

• Independently sign off completed coating works

Painting Duties (Secondary – Must Be Comfortable Hands-On)

• Carry out industrial painting of fabricated steelwork

• Operate airless spray equipment and apply 2-pack and specialist coating systems

• Undertake surface preparation including mechanical prep and masking

• Support production schedules to ensure projects are completed on time

Requirements

• Valid AMPP / NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector certification

• Proven industrial painting experience (essential)

• Comfortable working in a dual inspection and hands-on role

• Strong understanding of coating systems and surface preparation standards

• Confident working independently and completing formal QA documentation

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