Protective Coating Applicators
Freyssinet New Zealand
Expression of Interest – Coating Technicians (NZ)
Location: Northland/ Auckland / Waikato‑based, with the potential for some overseas travel.
Business Unit: Freyssinet – Remedial Division
Work Type: Project / Contract / Full‑time Opportunities
About Freyssinet
Freyssinet is an international leader in specialist civil engineering, delivering complex remediation, strengthening, protection and structural solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Our teams support major infrastructure owners across the transport, energy, marine, industrial and commercial sectors. With upcoming projects in New Zealand and overseas, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Coating Technicians interested in joining our growing Remedial division.
The Opportunity
Based out of Auckland, we are preparing for a pipeline of coating and remediation projects across New Zealand and are looking to connect with skilled Coating Technicians who have experience in:
Surface preparation
Abrasive blasting
Ultra -High Pressure Water Jetting
Application of protective coatings
Industrial, civil, or marine coating systems
Quality control and coating inspection processes
If you have experience working on bridges, wharves, water assets, industrial structures or heavy civil infrastructure, we would especially like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out surface preparation including abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning and water jetting.
Apply protective coating systems in accordance with project specifications.
Perform coating repairs, touch‑ups, and maintenance works.
Follow quality, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
Work effectively as part of a site crew and support supervision as required.
About You
Atleast 1–2 years’ hands-on experience in blasting, painting, or industrial coatings
Good understanding of surface preparation and coating systems (epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich coatings or similar)
Experience working in industrial or civil environments such as bridges, marine structures, tanks, or heavy industry
Strong focus on safety, quality, and delivering work to a high standard
Comfortable working in site-based, project environments, with flexibility to travel as required
Ultra High-Pressure Water Jetting experience is highly regarded
Preferred but not essential:
Confined Space, Working at Heights, EWP ticket.
Why Join Freyssinet?
Opportunity to work on significant civil and industrial remediation projects across NZ, in the Pacific Region and Australia.
Training, development and upskilling supported by a global engineering group.
Strong safety culture and reliable project pipeline.
Competitive hourly rates dependant on experience $34.00 to $40.00 per hour with project allowances including pay uplifts to match Australian market.