Salary guide
Blaster/Painter
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
ConstructionEngineering
- Blasting is essential for shipbuilding and oil platforms
Other names this job is known by
- Industrial Painter
- Surface Preparation Technician
Key responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for painting by blasting with abrasive materials
- Apply protective coatings to structures and equipment
- Operate blasting and painting equipment
Skills and qualifications required
- Apprenticeship in painting or surface preparation
- Experience on site
- Health & Safety and PPE training
- Physical fitness
- Attention to detail
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Blaster
- Painting Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Complete an apprenticeship in painting or surface preparation
- Gain experience on site
- Obtain safety certifications
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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