Wet Painter

Wet Spray Painter – Coating Shed 

Location: Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland 
Job ID: R0097027

About the Role 

As a Wet Spray Painter within the coating shed at Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in Ballygawley, you will play a key role in applying protective and cosmetic finishes to our crushing and screening equipment. Working in a safety‑critical manufacturing environment, you will ensure painted components meet high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. Your contribution supports operational excellence and Sandvik’s purpose of advancing the world through engineering. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare components for wet spray painting, including cleaning, masking, and surface preparation 

• Apply wet paint coatings using spray equipment in line with technical specifications and work instructions 

• Carry out touch‑up painting and rework as required to meet quality standards 

• Inspect painted components for finish quality, coverage, and defects 

• Maintain painting equipment and work areas in line with safety and environmental procedures 

• Comply fully with all Health & Safety, environmental (including COSHH), and Sandvik quality standards 

Essential Qualifications & Skills 

• Previous experience as a wet spray painter or in an industrial paintshop environment 

• Knowledge of surface preparation and wet paint application techniques 

• Strong attention to detail and quality 

• Ability to follow technical instructions and specifications accurately 

• High awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills 

• Experience painting components for heavy equipment or manufacturing applications 

• Familiarity with industrial paint systems and spray booth operations 

• Understanding of paint defects and corrective actions 

• Experience working within Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments 

• Forklift or overhead crane certification 

Work Environment 

• On‑site coating shed and manufacturing environment in Ballygawley 

• Day shift, 40 hours per week 

• Monday–Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm 

• Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm 

Company Description 

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is part of the global Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, and services for the crushing and screening industry. From our Ballygawley facility, we combine strong local manufacturing expertise with global collaboration to deliver safe, high‑quality, and sustainable solutions to customers worldwide. 

We are guided by Sandvik’s core values — Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. These values shape how we work every day, encouraging teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on safety and customer value. 

Benefits & Perks 

• Growth Opportunities: Access to learning and development programs 

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay 

• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health Cash Plan and Occupational Health support 

• Financial Security: Pension scheme, Group Income Protection, and Life Assurance 

• Convenience: On‑site car parking and canteen facilities 

How to Apply