Industrial Spray Painter & Blaster Trainee – Gateshead

HunterNet Co-operative Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in the UK is seeking a 2nd or 3rd Year Industrial Spray Painter Trainee. Join a dynamic team in Gateshead, where you will perform spray painting tasks while studying for your Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating. Reliable candidates with a passion for the trade, strong communication skills, and mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply. Get paid while gaining valuable experience and become trade qualified.

Benefits

Become Trade Qualified

Get paid while studying

Above award wages

Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Reliable with strong communication skills.
• Proactive and safety-focused.
• Capable of completing safety documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform spray painting and blasting applications.
• Mix paints to achieve correct consistency.
• Clean and maintain spray-painting equipment.

Skills

Eager to learn

Strong communication skills

Excellent time management

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating

Job description

Industrial Spray Painter & Blaster – 2nd or 3rd Year Trainee – Gateshead

HunterNet Career Connectionsin partnership with our host company, have an excitingopportunity for a dedicated and experienced2nd or 3rd Year Industrial Spray Painting and Blaster Traineeto join their team in Gateshead.

Our host company specialises in a variety of areas including transport, defence, underground mining, architecture and general manufacturing.We are looking for a motivated individualwith a strong work ethic who isinterested in completing aCertificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating.

Some of your daily duties might include:

• Perform spray painting and blasting applications
• Mix paints to achieve correct consistency
• Clean and maintain spray-painting equipment
• Conduct quality assurance checks and complete QA documentation
• Apply heat shrink sleeves as required
• Prepare and blast surfaces to specification
• Maintain clean air lines, chambers, and work areas
• Minimise material waste and support general housekeeping
• Analysingand interpret work orders to determine information required to complete the task at hand
• Ensure all work is performedto specificationand to a high-quality standard
• Actively listen and effectively communicate
• Ensure all tools and machinery are effectively maintained and secure

It is essential that you are:

• Eager to learn and follow instructions
• Reliable with strong communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Proactive and safety-focused, maintaining a clean and safe workspace
• Capable of completing safety documentation accurately and on time
• Professional, courteous, and respectful at all times
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Reliable and consistent with your work
• Have a high mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Have a drivers licence and reliable transport
• Genuine and proven passion for the trade

What’s in it for you?

• Become Trade Qualified
• Get paid while studying for your trade
• Above award wages
• Uniforms provided

To make application for the position please send through a cover letterand resume.

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete apre-employment medical testing, including drug and alcohol screening.

HunterNet Career Connections engages apprentices and trainees on behalf of employers, with the aim of achieving high quality outcomes through a partnership approach.

HunterNet Career Connections is committed to a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to any other characteristic protected by law. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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