Paint Sprayer

Holt Automotive Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK rail engineering facility seeks a Semi-Skilled Rolling Stock Paint Sprayer in Croydon. This role involves surface preparation and paint application on trains, with full training provided. Ideal for someone keen to learn and grow within the rail industry, previous industrial spray painting experience is desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary + overtime rates

Training & development opportunities

Career progression within rail engineering

PPE and tools provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in spray painting in automotive or industrial sectors.
• Ability to prep surfaces to a professional standard.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the rail industry.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of surfaces including masking, sanding, and priming.
• Spraying components and full train carriages using HVLP systems.
• Identifying surface imperfections and applying necessary treatments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Surface preparation

Spray gun operation

Job description

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The Opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Semi-Skilled Rolling Stock Paint Sprayer to join a growing team at a leading Rolling Stock engineering facility in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the principles of vehicle paint spraying and prepping but does not have much experience. It would suit someone with previous experience in industrial or automotive spraying, keen to develop further skills within the rail industry.

You’ll be supporting major maintenance, refurbishment, and overhaul projects on trains, carriages, and rolling stock, preparing surfaces and applying finishes to a high standard.

Full training on rolling stock standards will be provided.

Key Responsibilities of Paint Sprayer

• Preparation of rolling stock surfaces including masking, sanding, and priming
• Spraying components and full train carriages using airless and HVLP spray systems
• Application of 2-pack paints, primers, top coats, and lacquers
• Identifying surface imperfections and applying necessary treatments
• Working from job specifications and following industry safety standards
• Assisting skilled painters in larger projects and learning advanced techniques

Requirements of Paint Sprayer

• Previous experience in spray painting — automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, or industrial sectors desirable
• Ability to prep surfaces to a professional standard
• Experience with 2-pack and epoxy coatings
• Confident with masking, priming, and spray gun operation
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Any rail or rolling stock experience advantageous
• Willingness to learn and progress within the rail industry
• Basic understanding of health & safety and COSHH

What’s on offer for the Paint Sprayer

• Competitive salary + overtime rates
• Training & development opportunities to become a fully skilled Rolling Stock Painter
• Career progression within a leading UK rail engineering company
• PPE and tools provided

If you are interested in the Paint Sprayer position, then please apply today.

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