Vehicle Paint Sprayers Nights - Rail

Alstom; Brandon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Job summary

Alstom UK - Derby is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for a night shift to deliver high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles. You'll be responsible for surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing in a safety-critical production environment, with emphasis on precision and finish quality.

Candidates should have prior paint finishing or spray painting experience, and be capable of working from technical drawings and specifications.

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.
• Ability and willingness to work permanent night shifts.

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

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shift work

Tools

2K paint systems

Hydro topcoats

Job description

Vehicle Paint Sprayers Nights - Rail

Date: 2026-09-22

Location: East Midlands, GB, NG32 3JE

Application Deadline: 2026-12-22T07:00:21.907

Job Title: Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Night Shift

Rolling Stock Maintenance / Vehicle Finishing Team

Client: Alstom UK - Derby

Large-scale rail manufacturing and refurbishment environment
Voyager Refurbishment project and the follow-on CL222 Refurbishment project until September 2028

Role Purpose

This role involves delivering high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including full surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing. You will be working in a safety-critical, physically demanding production environment where precision and finish quality are essential. Candidates from a range of engineering and vehicle finishing backgrounds will be considered.

Location & Working Pattern

• Location: Derby
• Shifts: Nights
• Minimum 48 hours per week
• Immediate starts available

Key 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

Shifts, Salary & Benefits

Note: The shift is a single continuous night shift with enhanced pay rates applied to overtime hours within the shift.

• Nights, Monday - Thursday (48 hr week total)
• Hours: 18.00 - 06.00
• Pay: 00 - 03.15: £24.06 PAYE / £32.27 Umbrella
• From 15.00 - 06.00: £27.14 PAYE / £36.45 Umbrella
• Paid Breaks

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• 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
• Ability and willingness to work permanent night shifts

Desirable

• 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 (awareness of sensitivity considerations)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to follow structured processes consistently
• Team-oriented approach in a high-volume production environment
• Consistency across large surface applications
• Reliable and committed to shift-based work
• Safety-focused at all times
• Willingness to learn and develop new techniques

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Drug & Alcohol test required prior to start
• Full compliance with PPE and site safety rules
• Safe handling of coatings, chemicals, and equipment
• Adherence to COSHH and environmental procedures
• Working within a safety-critical manufacturing environment

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