Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Painter – Navantia UK

Location: Methil 

Department: Operations

Navantia UK is continuing to grow across our Scottish operations, and we are looking for an experienced Painter / Blaster to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major marine and industrial projects while contributing to the highest standards of quality and safety across the yard.

About the Role

As a Painter/Blaster, you will be responsible for preparing, blasting, and coating components to specification. You’ll ensure all surfaces are prepared correctly, conduct coating repairs, and operate blasting, spraying and coating equipment safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong attention to detail, practical expertise, and experience working in industrial or marine environments.

Key Responsibilities

Complete painting and coating of components to the required standards, free from defects.

Repair and prepare all surfaces prior to final coating applications.

Inspect, clean, maintain and service spraying, blasting and coating equipment.

Set up, operate and adjust painting, spraying, and coating machinery.

Carry out shot blasting, spraying, coating repairs and surface preparation.

Conduct tank cleaning and high-pressure water washing where required.

Work safely in confined spaces and follow all site safety instructions.

Operate site plant and equipment such as forklifts or MEWPs (where licensed).

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience in marine, shipbuilding or heavy industrial environments.

Strong capability in blasting and spraying.

Experience with mechanical/hand preparation tools and coating repair systems.

IPAF / MEWP certification.

Awareness and commitment to high standards of health, safety and quality.

Experience working in confined spaces.

Desirable

ICATS or Train the Painter certification (preferred).

Forklift licence.

Blasting/spraying qualification or shipbuilding experience.

Key Skills & Behaviours

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Reliable, safety-focused and committed to delivering quality work.

If you are an experienced Painter/Blaster looking for a new challenge within a growing and exciting shipbuilding environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join Navantia UK and be part of major UK industrial and marine projects shaping the future of the sector.

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• Strong experience working in marine/industrial environments
• IPAF Tickets or equivalent/time served
• A keen awareness and commitment to the highest standard of health and safety and quality

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.