Vehicle Painting Technician

Position: Vehicle Painting Technician - Days
Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Rolling Stock
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:

Days
Minimum 45 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

Note:

The shift is a single continuous day shift with blended pay rates applied across early and late hours within the shift.

* Days, Monday - Thursday (45 hr week total)

* 06.00 - 16.30

* Friday 06.00 - 11.00

o 06:00-14:00: £19.57 PAYE / £24.94 - £26.17 Umbrella
o 14:00-16:30: £24.06 PAYE / £26.67 - £28.09 Umbrella
£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
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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