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 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. * 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 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 # INDENG-BR Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. JBRP1_UKTJ