Trainee Industrial Painter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Industrial Painter – Painting
We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Industrial Painter to join the Powertherm team. The candidate will carry out Industrial paint and coatings application using airless spray, brush and roller to pipework and steelwork, working on projects throughout the UK but based primarily in our yard in Sheffield.
Powertherm Contract Services Ltd. is a family run business that provides multi-discipline industrial services with over 30 years of experience, technical expertise and industry knowledge. Our core values focus on the development of our business and those within it. Our people are our most important asset, and we employ hard working people who want to be part of the Powertherm team. We train and develop our people to ensure they deliver a high quality service. All of these values maintain our reputation within our industry.
A typical day in your role as an Industrial Painter will involve:
- Industrial paint and coatings application using airless spray, brush and roller to pipework and steelwork.
- Paint bay maintenance and housekeeping.
- Masking up of flange faces.
- Touch up of painted systems using roller and brush.
- Working within a yard or on a construction site
- General yard duties.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is hard-working, reliable with a willingness to learn
- Is flexible and willing to perform other duties between projects, such as labouring and van driving for example.
- Has a driving license and is prepared to travel (expenses or a vehicle will be provided by the company)
It would be desirable (but not essential) if you have the following:
- Experience in working in a yard environment
- Site-based qualifications such as Forklift truck, Telehandler, Banksman
The role is full time and it is based at Sheffield.
Powertherm are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
If you think you are right for this role, please send your CV to our People Team.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Industrial Painter roles across POWERTHERM CONTRACT SERVICES LTD.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £29,536 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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