Painter

The Painter will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of painting and industrial coating tasks across the Sellafield site, ensuring all work is completed safely, to a high standard of quality, and in full compliance with site-specific nuclear, safety, and regulatory requirements., · Carry out painting and industrial coatings on various tasks including office setting, pipe bridges, structural steel, concrete structures, masonry, tanks, bunds, roof areas

· Read and interpret paint method statements, and specifications

· Work within live and controlled environments, following strict permit-to-work systems

· Ensure all work meets required quality, safety, and nuclear site standards

· Comply with Sellafield Ltd policies, site rules, and behavioural expectations

· Use hand and power tools safely and appropriately

· Maintain good housekeeping standards at all times

· Identify and report defects, hazards, and near misses

· Work collaboratively with other trades, supervisors, and site teams

· Support site inspections and quality checks when required

Health, Safety & Compliance

· Adhere to all Health & Safety at Work regulations and Sellafield Life Saving Rules

· Follow RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) at all times

· Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inductions

· Maintain a strong nuclear safety culture and human performance standards

· NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating

· CSCS Skilled worker (Blue) card

· Proven experience as a painter on commercial or industrial sites

· Ability to work accurately from method statements and specifications

· Strong understanding of health & safety requirements

· Good communication and teamwork skills

· Attention to detail and pride in workmanship

· Ability to pass security clearance and site vetting

Desirable Criteria

· Previous experience working at Sellafield or another COMAH / nuclear / regulated site

· Experience working under permit systems

· Awareness of nuclear safety culture or high-hazard environments

· Experience of working with industrial coatings

· Security clearance (SC or DV)

· Current P4 pass holder

· Monitored or Classified worker

Personal Attributes

· Safety-conscious and reliable

· Flexible and adaptable to changing site requirements

· Professional attitude and strong work ethic

· Willingness to undertake site-specific training - Confined Space, MEWP etc

Additional Information

· Subject to Security Clearance and Drug & Alcohol testing

· May require working within restricted or controlled area