Rail Vehicle Paint Technician — Precision Finishing

Rullion; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence allowance

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for rolling stock projects. You will deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including surface prep, priming, spraying, and final finishing within a safety-critical production environment.

Candidates with experience in rail or vehicle finishing, and familiarity with water-based and 2K systems, are encouraged to apply. The role operates on day shifts, with a 45-hour week and blended pay rates within the shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in paint finishing or spray painting.
• Able 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.
• Experience in rail, automotive, marine, aviation, HGV, or plant industries.
• Water-based paint system experience.
• Knowledge of 2K systems and Hydro topcoats.
• Ability to mix and match paint colours accurately.
• Experience with pressure pot spray systems.
• Experience working with aluminium components.

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

Technical drawings

Quality control

Physical stamina

Rail/vehicle industry experience

Water-based paint systems

2K systems knowledge

Color matching

Pressure pot spray systems

Job description

Rullion is seeking a Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for rolling stock projects. You will deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including surface prep, priming, spraying, and final finishing within a safety-critical production environment.

Candidates with experience in rail or vehicle finishing, and familiarity with water-based and 2K systems, are encouraged to apply. The role operates on day shifts, with a 45-hour week and blended pay rates within the shift.