Vehicle Painting Technician - Nights

Rullion; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom UK - Derby is recruiting a Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician for a night shift in a large rail refurbishment environment. You will carry out surface preparation, priming and topcoat work on rolling stock, following technical drawings and strict quality standards.

Experience in spray painting and finishing, good attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a production setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: experience in paint finishing or spray painting on large surfaces.
• Ability to prepare, prime, and finish large surface areas to a high standard.
• Experience working from technical instructions and specifications.

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 instructions

Job description

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

Pay Rates:

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

• 18.00 - 06.00
• 18.00 - 03.15: £24.06 PAYE / £30.75 - £32.27 Umbrella
• 03.15 - 06.00: £27.14 PAYE / £34.74 - £36.45 Umbrella

Paid Breaks

£60 per day net subsistence allowance available to candidates who live 55+ miles from site

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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