About Farley Riggs

Farley Riggs is a second-generation, family-owned resource equipment supply company based in Adelaide.

Our Edinburgh workshop maintains an extensive fleet of more than 9,000 equipment items supporting the upstream energy, resources and industrial sectors. Our fleet includes pressure equipment, tanks, pumps, valves, hoses, vehicles, lighting plants, telehandlers and other specialised equipment.

We are now looking for an experienced and reliable Industrial Sandblaster and Painter to join our workshop team on a permanent full-time basis.

About the role

This is a hands‑on workshop position with primary responsibility for the sandblasting, surface preparation and painting of Farley Riggs equipment.

While you will initially work closely with the broader workshop and operations team, the long‑term objective is for the successful person to take ownership of the blasting and painting area, including work planning, equipment preparation, quality standards and maintaining an organised and safe work environment.

The role will also assist with general workshop and equipment preparation activities when required.

Key responsibilities

- Sandblast industrial equipment, tanks, frames, components and associated assets

- Prepare surfaces through cleaning, masking, grinding, sanding and abrasive blasting

- Mix, prepare and apply industrial coatings, primers and paints

- Complete spray painting, touch‑up work and equipment finishing

- Inspect completed work and ensure required coating and finish standards are achieved

- Plan and prioritise blasting and painting work in line with operational requirements

- Maintain the blasting and painting areas in a protected, clean and organised condition

- Monitor paint, blasting media, consumables and PPE requirements

- Care for and maintain blasting, painting and workshop equipment

- Assist with equipment cleaning, preparation, loading and general workshop activities





- Complete relevant inspection, maintenance and work records

- Follow company safety procedures, risk controls and PPE requirements

- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and quality of the blasting and painting process

About you

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship and is comfortable being accountable for their area.

You will ideally have:

- Previous experience in industrial sandblasting, abrasive blasting or surface preparation

- Experience with industrial spray painting and coating application

- Knowledge of paint preparation, mixing, primers, coatings and finishing processes

- Confidence using blasting, spray‑painting, hand and power tools safely

- A practical understanding of equipment preparation and workshop operations

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing a quality finish

- The ability to plan your work and manage competing workshop priorities

- A reliable, safety‑focused and self‑motivated approach

- The physical capacity to undertake manual and workshop‑based duties

- A current driver’s licence

- Forklift licence

- Australian working rights

Desirable

- Experience painting industrial, mining, oil and gas, agricultural or heavy equipment

- White Card

- Experience working with tanks, pressure equipment, pumps, valves, structural components or equipment fleets

- Relevant trade qualification or recognised blasting and painting training

- High‑risk work licences or other relevant workshop tickets

What we offer

- Permanent full‑time employment

- Stable, Adelaide‑based workshop position

- The chance to establish and take ownership of a dedicated blasting and painting function

- A varied workload across a large and specialised equipment fleet

- Support from an experienced workshop and operations team

- Opportunity to develop the role as the business and workshop capability grow

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

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📌 Industrial Sandblaster & Painter / Workshop Technician (Adelaide)
🏢 EDLA Group
📍 Adelaide