Job Description
Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Night Shift
Rolling Stock Maintenance / Vehicle Finishing Team
Client: Alstom UK - Derby
Large-scale rail manufacturing and refurbishment environment
Voyager Refurbishment project and the follow-on CL222 Refurbishment project until September 2028
Role Purpose
This role involves delivering high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including full surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing. You will be working in a safety-critical, physically demanding production environment where precision and finish quality are essential.
Candidates from a range of engineering and vehicle finishing backgrounds will be considered.
Location & Working Pattern
* Location: Derby
* Shifts: Nights
* Minimum 48 hours per week
* Immediate starts available
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out full surface preparation on rolling stock (sanding, keying, masking, filling)
* Apply primer and topcoat systems, including 2K paint systems
* Spray large vehicle surfaces to a high-quality standard
* Complete finishing work including polishing, defect removal, and snagging
* Carry out touch-ups and rectification work on completed vehicles
* Apply detailed livery designs accurately to specification
* Work from technical drawings, written instructions, and job sheets
* Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and quality
* Work effectively as part of a fast-paced production team
Shifts, Salary & Benefits
Pay Rates:
Note: The shift is a single continuous night shift with enhanced pay rates applied to overtime hours within the shift.
* Nights, Monday - Thursday (48 hr week total)
* 18.00 - 06.00
* 18.00 - 03.15: £24.06 PAYE / £32.24 Umbrella
* 03.15 - 06.00: £27.14 PAYE / £36.43 Umbrella
* Paid Breaks
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in paint finishing or spray painting
* Ability to prepare, prime, and finish large surface areas
* Experience working from technical instructions and specifications
* Strong attention to detail and quality control
* Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
* Ability and willingness to work permanent night shifts
Desirable
* Experience in rail, automotive, marine, aviation, HGV, or plant industries
* Water-based paint system experience
* Knowledge of 2K systems and Hydro topcoats
* Ability to mix and match paint colours accurately
* Experience with pressure pot spray systems
* Experience working with aluminium components (awareness of sensitivity considerations)
Key Competencies
* Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
* Ability to follow structured processes consistently
* Team-oriented approach in a high-volume production environment
* Consistency across large surface applications
* Reliable and committed to shift-based work
* Safety-focused at all times
* Willingness to learn and develop new techniques
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Drug & Alcohol test required prior to start
* Full compliance with PPE and site safety rules
* Safe handling of coatings, chemicals, and equipment
* Adherence to COSHH and environmental procedures
* Working within a safety-critical manufacturing environment
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