Painting Supervisor (Marine)
CV-LibraryG51, Govan, Glasgow CitypermanentPosted: 25 August 2026
Apply NowDenholm Industrial Services are recruiting an experienced Marine Coatings Supervisor to oversee blasting and painting operations within a shipyard or marine environment. You will be responsible for ensuring all surface preparation and coating activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with marine project specifications and Class/Client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise daily blasting and painting activities across vessels, modules, or marine structures.
* Allocate operatives to workfaces and conduct start-of-shift briefings (RAMS/COSHH).
* Ensure compliance with ITPs, Work Instructions, project specifications, and Class requirements.
* Raise confined space and hot work permits as required.
* Monitor surface preparation standards (blast profile, cleanliness) and coating application including primers, stripe coats, intermediates, and topcoats.
* Control re-coat intervals and liaise closely with QC Inspectors and Client Representatives.
* Ensure correct storage, handling, and traceability of marine coating materials.
* Attend production meetings and provide daily progress reports.
* Promote a strong safety culture in line with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.
Requirements
* Proven supervisory experience in marine or shipyard blasting and painting.
* Strong knowledge of marine coating systems and corrosion protection standards (e.g. ballast tanks, hulls, decks, structural steel).
* Experience working to Client and Classification Society specifications.
* Solid understanding of permit systems and confined space operations.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Must be SQEP for supervisory duties.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced marine environment where quality, safety, and programme delivery are critical
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise daily blasting and painting activities across vessels, modules, or marine structures.
* Allocate operatives to workfaces and conduct start-of-shift briefings (RAMS/COSHH).
* Ensure compliance with ITPs, Work Instructions, project specifications, and Class requirements.
* Raise confined space and hot work permits as required.
* Monitor surface preparation standards (blast profile, cleanliness) and coating application including primers, stripe coats, intermediates, and topcoats.
* Control re-coat intervals and liaise closely with QC Inspectors and Client Representatives.
* Ensure correct storage, handling, and traceability of marine coating materials.
* Attend production meetings and provide daily progress reports.
* Promote a strong safety culture in line with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.
Requirements
* Proven supervisory experience in marine or shipyard blasting and painting.
* Strong knowledge of marine coating systems and corrosion protection standards (e.g. ballast tanks, hulls, decks, structural steel).
* Experience working to Client and Classification Society specifications.
* Solid understanding of permit systems and confined space operations.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Must be SQEP for supervisory duties.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced marine environment where quality, safety, and programme delivery are critical