Rail Vehicle Painter & Finishing Technician (Day Shift)

Rullion; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence allowance

Job summary

Alstom UK in Derby seeks a Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for rolling stock finishing. You will deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including surface prep, priming, spraying, and final finishing. Work in a safety-critical production setting with strict quality standards and detailed instructions.

Candidates from engineering or vehicle finishing backgrounds are welcome. Role involves full shift-based work in a busy production environment with pay structure

Qualifications

• Previous experience in paint finishing or spray painting.
• Ability 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

Safety-focused

Aluminium components

2K systems

Hydro topcoats

Water-based paints

Tools

Pressure pot systems

2K paint systems

Job description

Alstom UK in Derby seeks a Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for rolling stock finishing. You will deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including surface prep, priming, spraying, and final finishing. Work in a safety-critical production setting with strict quality standards and detailed instructions.

Candidates from engineering or vehicle finishing backgrounds are welcome. Role involves full shift-based work in a busy production environment with pay structure