The Opportunity

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.

We are looking for a Coatings Technical Authority Manager/Lead Paint Manager to join our Devonport team on a permanent basis. You will provide Leadership and Management of the Painting Division to meet the contracted requirements for painting, blasting and resource allocation.

How You Will Make An Impact

• You will be accountable for developing compliance sheets and corresponding RAM and keeping updated on all new legislation and HSE guidelines and ensure that any safety legislation is cascaded down through the workforce.
• Ensuring that all employees are aware of the high safety standards that are required by KAEFER and the client with regards to working on site
• Attend FTSG/Upkeep planning pre-start meetings, contributing to planning schedule and have responsibility for planning and monitoring Blast and Paint equipment inventory (Asset Register).
• Ensuring the client is satisfied with contracted blasting and painting evolutions with a view to developing lasting relationships and looking for new business opportunities.
• Assist the Operation Managers with the planning, resources and equipment requirements/allocation for remedial works after project closure.
• Troubleshooting technical problems that may affect the quality of the final product and liaise with relevant Operation Managers for its resolution by providing the necessary guidance, equipment and resource to ensure client satisfaction.
• Be the owner of the Blast and Paint Division Training Matrix – the maintenance of competency and capability of staff.
• Instruct and guide employees relative to the safe use of tools, materials and equipment as necessary, to prepare and carry out work packages as required.
• Monitor employee attendance and timekeeping to allow accurate and timely completion of payroll information.
• Review tender documentation for own specialism, coordinating with the other discipline Lead Managers and Commercial.
• Assist with the estimation of works by liaising with the Commercial Team to resolve their queries, calculating work, including estimates and pre-measures.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of QA, OC and inspection and document control
• Knowledge of equipment control, calibration and corrosion
• Knowledge of control and testing of blasting abrasives
• Knowledge of contamination testing, paint formulation, coating systems, paint manufacture and paint/paint film testing
• Knowledge of hygrometers, application of metal coatings, coating faults, paint colours – coding systems
• Knowledge of cathodic protection and IMO requirements
• Experience in a leadership or management role
• Experience of working within the Marine or Industrial Services industries would be beneficial

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

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, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have 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 €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites 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. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect