Paint Technician

Morson Talent; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading train refurbishment company in Crawley is looking for an experienced Vehicle Sprayer / Paint Technician. The role involves preparing and applying paint to train carriages as part of a refurbishment campaign. Candidates should possess a background in vehicle painting and be able to work across various shifts, including nights and weekends. This long-term contract offers competitive pay plus holiday benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle painting or refinishing.
• Knowledge of paint application techniques and surface preparation.
• Ability to work flexibly across day, night, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply paint coatings to train carriages.
• Carry out aesthetic repairs and finishing work.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience in vehicle painting or refinishing

Knowledge of paint application techniques

Understanding of mechanical aspects of vehicles

Ability to work flexibly across shifts

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to maintain work records

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Relevant painting or spraying qualifications

Tools

Spray guns

Surface preparation tools

Job description

Overview

Location: West Sussex area
Duration: Long term contract
Available to start ASAP
Pay:
• Day shifts: £20.00 per hour PAYE (plus holiday pay) or £24.76 per hour Umbrella rate, Overtime rate £29.16
• Various shifts available including day, night, and occasional weekends

This role is for an experienced Vehicle Sprayer / Paint Technician to join a train company\'s refresh campaign, focusing on aesthetic painting work on the exterior of train carriages. The candidate should have a proven background in vehicle painting with experience in roles such as Vehicle Sprayer, Paint Technician, Automotive Refinisher, or Bodyshop Worker. A good mechanical understanding and experience working within a vehicle environment is advantageous. Flexibility to work across various shifts, including nights and occasional weekends, is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply paint coatings to the exterior of train carriages as part of refurbishment and refresh projects
• Carry out aesthetic repairs and finishing work to a high standard
• Follow health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE and COSHH regulations
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Accurately complete records of work carried out
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and quality standards

Skills

• Proven experience in vehicle painting or refinishing (e.g., Vehicle Sprayer, Paint Technician, Automotive Refinisher)
• Knowledge of paint application techniques and surface preparation
• Understanding of mechanical aspects related to vehicle environments (desirable)
• Ability to work flexibly across day, night, and weekend shifts
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Awareness of health and safety regulations including COSHH
• Ability to maintain accurate work records
• Experience working in a production or workshop environment
• Reliability and punctuality

Software/Tools

• Spray guns and paint application equipment
• Surface preparation tools (e.g., sanding machines, power tools)
• Basic digital record-keeping tools (if applicable)

Certifications & Standards

• Relevant painting or spraying qualifications (desirable but not mandatory)
• Health and Safety training related to paint spraying and vehicle environments
• COSHH awareness and compliance

This role offers a great opportunity to work on a long-term contract, within a dynamic environment supporting a major train company\'s refurbishment programme