Job Description

KAEFER UK and Ireland

Count on us.

Job title:

Paint Coatings Coordinator

Location:

Devonport (Plymouth, PL1 4SB)

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Paint Coatings Coordinator to join us at Devonport to support the Coatings team by overseeing and facilitating all support systems that enable the success of paint team. You will play a key support role within the management team, ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of industrial paint and protective coating operations.

How you will make an impact

Develop and maintain comprehensive RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) documentation to support safe and compliant paint operations across all projects. Assist in the ongoing management and accuracy of the Paint Training Matrix, ensuring operatives' certifications and training records are up to date and aligned with project requirements. Support the recruitment process for paint operatives, including coordination with HR, scheduling interviews, and ensuring timely onboarding in line with operational needs. Coordinate with the Stores and Logistics team to facilitate the timely procurement and hire and delivery of plant and equipment, ensuring all resources meet project specifications and schedules. Utilise and update the QuickBase operating system to support paint operations, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and tracking of operational metrics. Provide administrative support to Paint Team Supervisors, assisting with compliance to KAEFER policies and procedures, along with the completion of company CD documentation to the correct standards. Be a lead sponsor of the Dayworks process within the paint operations team, ensuring accurate and timely daily capture and reporting of downtime, variations, and operational impact. Support paint agency operations, tracking agency staff availability, annual leave, and compliance with mandatory training and site requirements. Provide administrative assistance for the Plant and Equipment Yard, maintaining records, coordinating equipment logistics, and supporting inventory accuracy.

What you will bring

Existing DBS check and security clearances Good hand skills with experience examples Knowledge of industrial paint industry, warship/submarine platforms/Devonport dockyard Experience of working within industrial Services Sector Ability to adapt / improve / problem solve / overcome Focused on maintaining high levels of health & safety for yourself & others. Full UK driving license CSCS card would also be advantageous

Why KAEFER?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global EUR2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!

Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day - they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you'd like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 10,420.00-100,027.26 per year

Work Location: In person