Spray Painter

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading train manufacturing company in Glasgow is seeking experienced Spray Painters to join their team. The role involves preparing carriages for paintwork, repairing minor damages, and ensuring high-quality finishes. With an immediate start available, this full-time position offers a chance to contribute to the future of rail transportation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be time served with previous experience as a spray painter/prepper.
• Knowledge of different surface preparation techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing carriages for paintwork and masking surfaces.
• Carrying out minor damage repairs and polishing defects.
• Applying paint products to a high standard in a spray booth.

Skills

Surface Preparation Techniques

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Gibson’s Engineering, a leading train manufacturing, maintenance and repairs facility based at the world famous St Rollox rail depot in Springburn, Glasgow.

As a premier train manufacturing, maintenance and repair firm, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, technological prowess and dedication to advancing the future of rail transportation.

At Gibson’s Engineering, our mission is clear: to design, engineer and produce cutting-edge trains that redefine the standards of safety, efficiency and sustainability within the industry.

Due to securing a contract with one of the countries leading transport providers, we have a number of highly skilled roles we are looking to fill.

We are looking to recruit experienced Spray Painters to work at our Glasgow depot, these will be Full time roles, and as well as continuous work, we can offer an immediate start.

Job Duties;

• Preparing carriages for paintwork
• Masking in preparation for paintwork
• Carrying out minor damage repairs
• Polishing to remove defects from paintwork
• Mixing paint to apply to carriages
• Applying paint products correctly and to a high standard
• Working in a spray booth to ensure paint is confined to the specific areas
• Inspect surfaces for contamination, damage, or imperfections
• Clean and degrease surfaces to be painted.
• Scrape and sand surfaces to remove imperfections.
• Fill cracks, dents, or other imperfections with appropriate filling material.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Candidates must be time served with previous experience of working as a spray painter/prepper in a professional workshop with knowledge of different surface preparation techniques.