Nathan Graham

During my years working in the shot blasting and painting industry onshore and offshore I have taken on increasing responsibility. In my last role at Merit Holdings which I held for over 5 years I was responsible for a small team organising workloads and timesheets and ensuring all work was carried out safely to a high standard and in line with job requirements. I'm confident stepping up when needed supporting the team and keeping work running safely and on track.

Shot Blaster / Industrial Painter at Merit Holdings (2018-01 – 2025-11)

Shot blasting and painting NHS chemical testing pods using industrial coating systems

• Shot blasting and painting NHS chemical testing pods using industrial coating systems
• Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and specification standards
• Organised small team workload and timesheets
• Completed risk assessments and maintained HSE compliance
• Delivered work to deadlines and high-quality standards

Painter / Blaster at Bilfinger Salamis UK Ltd (2016-01 – 2016-12)

Offshore platform maintenance support

• Offshore platform maintenance support
• Rope access assistance, needle gunning, aluminium coating

Painter / Blaster at Stork Technical Services (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Offshore vessel and rig painting/blasting

• Offshore vessel and rig painting/blasting
• Surface preparation and multi-coat paint systems
• Shutdown and maintenance work

Painter / Blaster at Wintershall Holding GmbH (2015-01 – 2015-12)

Offshore rig refurbishment (P6 Alpha project)

• Offshore rig refurbishment (P6 Alpha project)
• Wet blasting, painting, fireproofing assistance

Shot Blaster / Painter at Alexander Blast (2014-01 – 2018-12)

Shot blasting, painting, and coating services

• Shot blasting to SA2½ standard
• Priming, stripe coating, and finishing systems
• Airless spraying and brush application

Painter / Blaster at McNulty Offshore Ltd (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Grit blasting and coating offshore platforms

• Grit blasting and coating offshore platforms
• 2-pack paint systems and surface preparation
• Industrial maintenance and screeding work

Security Officer (SIA Licensed) at Tokyo Industries Ltd (2008-01 – 2014-12)

Security, hospitality, and safety roles

• Security, hospitality, and safety roles

Fitness Instructor / Deputy Manager at Men at Work Fitness Centre (2005-01 – 2013-12)

Gym operations and fitness instruction

• Managed gym operations and staff support
• Delivered fitness instruction and training

Owner / Tiling Specialist at Graham Tiling (Self-Employed) (2002-01 – 2004-12)

Self-employed tiling and decorating business

• Managed team of 6
• Job pricing, materials, and scheduling
• Tiling and decorating projects

Apprentice Screen Printer at Speed Screen Printers PLC (1997-01 – 2001-12)

Full apprenticeship in screen printing and production

• Full apprenticeship in screen printing and production

Level 1 & 2 Fitness Instructor in Fitness Instruction – Leeds Metropolitan University (2001-01 – 2004-12)

Tiling Level 1 & 2 in Tiling – Newcastle College

Screen Printing Apprenticeship in Screen Printing – Speed Screen Printers PLC (1997-01 – 2001-12)