Night Shift Rail Vehicle Paint Specialist

Alstom; Brandon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Job summary

Alstom UK - Derby is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for a night shift to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles. You'll be responsible for surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing in a safety-critical production environment, with emphasis on precision and finish quality.

Candidates should have prior paint finishing or spray painting experience, and be capable of working from technical drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shift work

Tools

2K paint systems

Hydro topcoats

Job description

Alstom UK - Derby is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for a night shift to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles. You'll be responsible for surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing in a safety-critical production environment, with emphasis on precision and finish quality.

Candidates should have prior paint finishing or spray painting experience, and be capable of working from technical drawings and specifications.