Precision Prepper – Rolling Stock Paint Prep

TXM Recruit; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Prepper for our client in Milton Keynes. You will prepare rolling stock components for painting, sand and fill surfaces, and ensure a high-quality finish.

You will work from drawings, apply safety procedures, and support the production team. Overtime is paid at 1.5x on weekdays and 2x on weekends. Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Prepper role within rolling stock, automotive, aerospace or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Essential: Previous experience with sanding, filling and preparing surfaces for painting.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Good awareness of health & safety within a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing rolling stock vehicles and components for painting and refinishing.
• Sanding, filling, masking and cleaning vehicle surfaces to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Removing defects, corrosion and imperfections from metal surfaces.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools to prepare components.
• Working from engineering drawings and job instructions where required.
• Carrying out repairs and preparation work to meet customer quality standards.
• Inspecting prepared surfaces before they move into the paint process.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all health & safety procedures and company policies.
• Supporting the wider production team when required.

Skills

Sanding

Filling

Surface prep

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Prepper Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday | 06:00 - 14:00
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x Monday-Friday and 2x on weekends

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established rolling stock engineering business, preparing rail vehicles and components for painting and refurbishment. You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are finished to the highest standards by carrying out all preparation work prior to the paint process.

The Role As a Prepper, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing rolling stock vehicles and components for painting and refinishing.
• Sanding, filling, masking and cleaning vehicle surfaces to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Removing defects, corrosion and imperfections from metal surfaces.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools to prepare components.
• Working from engineering drawings and job instructions where required.
• Carrying out repairs and preparation work to meet customer quality standards.
• Inspecting prepared surfaces before they move into the paint process.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all health & safety procedures and company policies.
• Supporting the wider production team when required.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a Prepper role within rolling stock, automotive, aerospace or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Essential: Previous experience with sanding, filling and preparing surfaces for painting.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Good awareness of health & safety within a workshop environment.

Recruitment Process Before starting, successful candidates will be required to:

• Pass a standard safety-critical medical.
• Pass a Drugs & Alcohol screening.

If you're an experienced Prepper looking for your next opportunity within the rolling stock industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

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