Blast & Paint Supervisor

This role is based in Watton, Norfok - Factory Based. 

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for working in accordance with client coating requirements ensuring a world class service whilst raising the company’s presence within the industry in a safe and responsible manner.  Responsible for the supervision of paint spray operatives, labourer’s and blasters, covering all technical and administrative aspects.

Major Responsibilities

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Promotion of Safety awareness and establish safe work practices
• Instruct employees on these safe work practices and correct any unsafe working conditions
• Ensure all equipment including PPE is maintained in good working order and removal of defective equipment
• Instigate and document all Toolbox Meetings
• Participate in Job Hazard Assessments
• Responsible for the overall health and safety of co-workers
• Be diligent in managing personal behavior in compliance with HSQE requirements
• To work under the instructions of Management and the Client
• Work at all times within the parameters of the approved project planning and specification.
• Maintain effective communications with relevant parties at all times
• Be aware of all hazards associated with the coating equipment
• Ordering of paint/equipment for workshop
• Good working knowledge of blast and spray equipment including hand and power tools
• Ensuring materials are processed and mixed to the right specification
• Working to client specifications in order that items can be blast cleaned and coated.
• Following strict safety regulations covering the use of potentially hazardous materials
• Carry out visual inspections of completed painted items
• Liaise with administrator regarding queries on paperwork of jobs processed
• Managing workshop assistant
• Any other reasonable duties required by your line manager
• Overhead crane trained

Health, Safety & Environment

• You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.

Job Specific Education Required:

• 5 years’ experience and ICAT’s or Train the Painter qualifications would be preferable.

Work Experience Required:

Essential:

• Supervisory experience
• Blasting and paint application experience 
• Factory based experience with broad product knowledge ie paints, blast media etc 
• Experience of different application methods ie airless, conventional

Desirable:

• Ability to thermally metal spray (ISO:14918)

Skills and Knowledge Required: 

• Able to work independently and on own initiative
• Comfortable in a customer facing situation and able to represent the company in all environments
• Good communication skills, able to work with clients and colleagues at all levels and to generate clear and accurate reports detailing actions taken and recommended future actions
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own time efficiently

We look forward to hearing from you