Vehicle Paint Sprayers Nights - Rail

Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Night Shift

Rolling Stock Maintenance / Vehicle Finishing Team
\n Client: Alstom UK - Derby
\n 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
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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
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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)
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• 18.00 - 06.00
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• 18.00 - 03.15: £24.06 PAYE / £32.24 Umbrella
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• 03.15 - 06.00: £27.14 PAYE / £36.43 Umbrella
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• Paid Breaks
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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
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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)
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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
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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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