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
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Location: Derby
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Shifts: Nights
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Minimum 48 hours per week
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Immediate starts available
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out full surface preparation on rolling stock (sanding, keying, masking, filling)
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Apply primer and topcoat systems, including 2K paint systems
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Spray large vehicle surfaces to a high-quality standard
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Complete finishing work including polishing, defect removal, and snagging
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Carry out touch-ups and rectification work on completed vehicles
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Apply detailed livery designs accurately to specification
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Work from technical drawings, written instructions, and job sheets
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Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and quality
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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.
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Nights, Monday - Thursday (48 hr week total)
- 18.00 - 06.00
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18.00 - 03.15: £24.06 PAYE / £32.24 Umbrella
- 03.15 - 06.00: £27.14 PAYE / £36.43 Umbrella
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Paid Breaks
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
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Previous experience in paint finishing or spray painting
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Ability to prepare, prime, and finish large surface areas
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Experience working from technical instructions and specifications
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Strong attention to detail and quality control
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Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
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Ability and willingness to work permanent night shifts
Desirable
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Experience in rail, automotive, marine, aviation, HGV, or plant industries
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Water-based paint system experience
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Knowledge of 2K systems and Hydro topcoats
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Ability to mix and match paint colours accurately
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Experience with pressure pot spray systems
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Experience working with aluminium components (awareness of sensitivity considerations)
Key Competencies
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Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
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Ability to follow structured processes consistently
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Team-oriented approach in a high-volume production environment
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Consistency across large surface applications
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Reliable and committed to shift-based work
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Safety-focused at all times
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Willingness to learn and develop new techniques
Health, Safety & Compliance
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Drug & Alcohol test required prior to start
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Full compliance with PPE and site safety rules
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Safe handling of coatings, chemicals, and equipment
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Adherence to COSHH and environmental procedures
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Working within a safety-critical manufacturing environment
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