Rail Vehicle Paint Technician – Precision Finishing

Alstom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom UK - Derby is seeking a Paint Sprayer/Vehicle Paint Technician to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including prep, priming and finishing in a safety-critical production environment.

You will work a dayshift on a 45-hour week (Mon-Thu 06:00–16:30, Fri 06:00–11:00) with blended pay. Experience with 2K paints, water-based systems and working from technical drawings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in paint finishing or spray painting.
• Ability to prepare, prime, and finish large surface areas.
• Experience with technical instructions and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Physically demanding environment.

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

Detail oriented

Safety conscious

Tools

2K paint systems

Hydro topcoats

Water-based paints

Job description

Alstom UK - Derby is seeking a Paint Sprayer/Vehicle Paint Technician to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including prep, priming and finishing in a safety-critical production environment.

You will work a dayshift on a 45-hour week (Mon-Thu 06:00–16:30, Fri 06:00–11:00) with blended pay. Experience with 2K paints, water-based systems and working from technical drawings is preferred.