Vehicle Painting Technician – Days

Company: Rullion
Apply for the Vehicle Painting Technician – Days
Location: Derby
Job Description:

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: DerbyShifts: DaysMinimum 45 hours per weekImmediate 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

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Posted: October 13th, 2026