Vehicle Painting Technician - Nights

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 teamShifts, Salary & Benefits

Pay Rates:

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)

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 shiftsDesirable

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 techniquesHealth, 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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