Night Rail Vehicle Paint Technician: Premium Finishing

Alstom; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Subsistence allowance

Job summary

Alstom UK in Derby is seeking a Night Shift Vehicle Paint Sprayer/Technician to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, from surface prep to priming and final coats. You will work in a safety-critical production environment with strict quality control.

Experience in paint finishing, 2K systems knowledge preferred; you will follow technical drawings and job sheets, stay safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to work permanent night shifts.

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.

Skills

Paint finishing

Spray painting

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Night shift

Technical instruction following

Tools

2K systems

Hydro topcoats

Job description

Alstom UK in Derby is seeking a Night Shift Vehicle Paint Sprayer/Technician to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, from surface prep to priming and final coats. You will work in a safety-critical production environment with strict quality control.

Experience in paint finishing, 2K systems knowledge preferred; you will follow technical drawings and job sheets, stay safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced team.