Industrial Painter & Blaster Leading Hand

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We are seeking an experienced Industrial Painter & Blaster Leading Hand to lead a small onsite team supporting blast and paint maintenance activities within a major manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role responsible for guiding a Painter/Blaster and Trades Assistant while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Contract: 12 months

What You’ll Do:

• Lead daily operations: Coordinate blast and paint activities.
• Perform blasting & coating: Carry out abrasive blasting and protective coating applications.
• Team development: Lead by example and mentor team members.
• Work allocation: Assign tasks and manage daily priorities.
• Safety compliance: Uphold safety, environmental, and permit requirements.
• Quality assurance: Complete inspections and QA documentation.
• Continuous improvement: Maintain equipment and drive process improvements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Industrial painting & blasting experience.
• Leadership background: Previous Leading Hand or Crew Leader experience.
• Technical expertise: Skilled in abrasive blasting and airless spray.
• Safety certifications: Working at Heights & Confined Space Entry.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Excellent communication & organization skills.

Highly Regarded

• Certificate III in Surface Preparation & Coating Application.
• Trade qualifications in Painting & Decorating.
• Licenses: Forklift (LF) & Elevated Work Platform (EWP).
• Experience in manufacturing/heavy industry environments.
• Knowledge of surface preparation standards, WFT, DFT, environmental monitoring, and coating inspection.
• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification or willingness to train.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package on Offer
• Long term career potential
• Paid parental leave and great discounts with selected retailers
• An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative