Location: Henderson, WA
Employment Type: Casual with genuine ongoing opportunities
Category 5 Labour Management is partnering with a leading Australian engineering and asset maintenance provider to recruit experienced Industrial Blasters & Painters for Defence and industrial projects in Henderson.
Supporting Australia’s Defence and marine industries, you’ll work on the maintenance and preservation of Royal Australian Navy ships, submarines and other critical Defence assets, delivering high-quality surface preparation and protective coating solutions.
If you’re looking for ongoing local work with a respected contractor and the opportunity to contribute to Australia’s Defence capability, we’d like to hear from you.
As an Industrial Blaster & Painter, you will be responsible for:
- Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation to project specifications.
- Apply industrial protective coatings and paint systems.
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
- Safely operate blasting and painting equipment.
- Work in confined spaces and at heights where required.
- Follow strict site safety procedures and quality requirements.
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Proven experience in industrial abrasive blasting and painting.
- Australian Citizenship (mandatory).
- Current National Police Clearance.
- Current White Card.
- Current Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets (within 2 years).
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
- Ability to provide two recent supervisor references.
Highly Regarded
- Previous Defence, naval or marine industry experience.
- NACE Level 1 or 2 certification.
- Certificate III in Surface Preparation & Coating Application.
- MSIC.
- High Risk Work Licence (EWP or Forklift).
- UHP Water Jetting experience.
What’s on Offer
- Immediate starts available.
- Ongoing Defence and industrial project work.
- Local Henderson location – be home every night.
- Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.
- Opportunity for long-term and permanent employment.
- Work with a leading engineering and asset maintenance contractor.
- Robust safety culture and supportive team environment.
If you’re an experienced Industrial Blaster & Painter looking to work on high-profile Defence projects, click “APPLY” now to start your journey with us
Why Join Category 5?
Category 5 Labour Management is a proudly Australian family-owned recruitment company with over 16 years of experience supplying skilled personnel across the Defence, marine, mining and industrial sectors.
Partnering with one of Australia’s leading engineering and asset maintenance providers, we connect skilled tradespeople with long-term opportunities on some of the country’s most significant Defence and marine projects.
- Blast, prepare and coat Royal Australian Navy ships, submarines
- Restore and protect Defence, marine and industrial infrastructure.
- Deliver quality protective coatings to Defence standards.