Painter
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | CA20 1PG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Painter
Location: Sellafield Site, Cumbria Employment Type: Permanent / Contract (as applicable) Reporting To: Site Supervisor / Construction Manager
Role Purpose
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.
Key Responsibilities
· 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
Essential Skills & Experience
· 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
· PPE provided and mandatory
· CIJC WRA