Onsite Blaster / Painter Site Supervisor

About the role

AustCorp Executive is partnering with an established industrial services business specialising in abrasive blasting, protective coatings and industrial painting. It is seeking an experienced Blaster/Painter Site Supervisor to lead a small site-based crew across projects in South East Queensland. The role suits an experienced Supervisor/Leading Hand or a senior Industrial Blaster/Painter ready to step into leadership, overseeing a crew of around four while still getting on the tools when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a small crew of Blaster/Painters
• Lead daily site activities and allocate work to keep projects on schedule
• Stay hands-on with blasting and painting when required
• Ensure surface prep and coating application meet project specifications
• Oversee application of industrial and protective coating systems
• Run pre-starts, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Ensure WHS procedures, SWMS and client site requirements are followed
• Monitor workmanship, productivity and quality
• Liaise with Project Managers, clients and other contractors
• Identify and resolve site issues early, and assist with equipment, materials and labour coordination
• Maintain a strong safety culture and mentor less experienced crew members

Required profile

• Strong practical experience in industrial blasting and protective coatings
• Ideally hands-on experience as an Industrial Blaster/Painter, and prior experience as a Supervisor, Leading Hand or senior tradesperson
• Comfortable leading a crew while staying hands-on
• Confident communicator with clients and project managers
• Ability to travel to SEQ project sites

Required skills

• Understanding of coating specs, surface prep and quality standards
• Strong WHS and site safety knowledge
• Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets (highly regarded)
• EWP or other site tickets (advantageous)
• Construction White Card
• Current driver's licence

What we offer

• Salary of $110,000-$130,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time role based at Carole Park, with projects mainly across Brisbane/SEQ
• Genuine pathway from tools into supervision
• Manageable crew size and ongoing project work with an established business