Vehicle Painting Technician in Derby, Derbyshire

Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Rolling Stock

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: Days
• Minimum 45 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 day shift with blended pay rates applied across early and late hours within the shift.

* Days, Monday - Thursday (45 hr week total)
* 06.00 - 16.30
* Friday 06.00 - 11.00

o 06:00-14:00: £19.57 PAYE / £24.94 - £26.17 Umbrella
o 14:00-16:30: £24.06 PAYE / £26.67 - £28.09 Umbrella

• £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

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

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.