Night Shift Rail Vehicle Painter & Finisher

Rullion Managed Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom UK in Derby is seeking a Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for a night shift to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles. You will follow technical drawings and job sheets, ensuring safe, precise application and finishing in a production environment.

Role requires experience in spray painting, surface prep, and working from specifications, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work nights in a safety-focused team.

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.

Skills

Paint spraying

Surface prep

Quality control

Technical instructions

Detail oriented

Night shifts

Job description

Alstom UK in Derby is seeking a Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for a night shift to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles. You will follow technical drawings and job sheets, ensuring safe, precise application and finishing in a production environment.

Role requires experience in spray painting, surface prep, and working from specifications, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work nights in a safety-focused team.