Start Date: 26 October 2026
Duration: Approximately 6 months – through to 9 April 2027
Work Pattern: Days, nights and weekend possessions/blockades
Sector: Rail / Structural Steel / Protective Coatings
PACE Infrastructure is recruiting experienced Industrial Painters, Grit Blasters and Blaster/Sprayers for a long-term rail infrastructure project at the River Avon, Christchurch.
The project involves grit blasting, UHP preparation and the application of M21 and M34 protective coating systems across trackside and non-trackside areas.
Scope of Works
Operatives will be involved in:
* Rotary jet washing
* Grit blasting and surface preparation
* UHP water jetting
* Application of 3-coat M21 protective coating systems
* Application of 3-coat M34 protective coating systems
* Industrial painting and spraying
* Trackside coating works during weekend possessions and blockades
* Non-trackside preparation and coating works
* Working in accordance with project specifications, ITPs and quality requirements
Roles Required
We are looking for suitably experienced:
* ICATS / TTP Industrial Painters
* Grit Blasters
* Blaster / Sprayers
* Experienced Protective Coating Operatives
Essential Competencies
Candidates should hold the relevant competencies for their role, including:
* ICATS and/or TTP
* CSCS
* PTS – Personal Track Safety
* Face Fit certification
* Safety Critical Medical / Fit for Work Medical
* Previous industrial painting, blasting or protective coatings experience
Experience working on railway structures, bridges, structural steelwork and M21/M34 coating systems would be highly advantageous
Salary description
£280.00 - £350.00 per day