As a Coating Surveyor at Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will deliver coating inspection expertise to support the maintenance and operational readiness of Royal Navy assets. You’ll work in the Marine Platform Support Group to extend asset life, uphold safety standards, and protect critical naval infrastructure. The role blends technical inspection, QA, and customer engagement in a highly specialised engineering environment, contributing to essential defence programmes. Join a mission-driven team focused on sustainable naval capability and lifecycle support.
Pay / Benefits
Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
Digital GP and health checks
Employee share scheme
Professional fee coverage
Volunteering leave via Be Kind Day
Responsibilities
Conduct coating and paint inspections across naval platforms and marine structures
Produce survey reports, defect assessments, and corrective action plans
Assess coating condition and develop specifications for asset longevity
Monitor QA/QC activities to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met
Support technical queries on coating specifications, surface preparation, and application methods
Engage with customers and subcontractors to communicate findings and recommendations
Key requirements
Strong trade background with knowledge of coating processes in marine/industrial environments
Experience performing inspections, surveys, and technical reports
Understanding of health and safety policies and safe working practices
Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement
Experience using calibrated inspection equipment and Microsoft Office applications
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