Vehicle Painting Technician - Nights

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 availableKey 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 teamShifts, 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 / £30.75 - £32.27 Umbrella 03.15 - 06.00: £27.14 PAYE / £34.74 - £36.45 Umbrella Paid Breaks £60 per day net subsistence allowance available to candidates who live 55+ miles from site

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 shiftsDesirable

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 techniquesHealth, 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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