Our client is looking for a paint sprayer to join their well-established Rail team within a busy, modern rolling stock depot in East London 

Client Summary

Join Europe’s largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation for Rolling Stock Units.

Job title: Paint Sprayer

Job location: Ilford, London

Hourly pay rate: £18.89 PAYE / £24.19 Umbrella (Average rate inclusive of shift uplifts)

Shifts: 4 on 4 off Days (Flexibility to work nights when required with enhancement)

Duration: Ongoing

Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary:

This role would require individuals to apply paint to a high level of finish to Rolling Stock units (trains) both new and in-service units under refurbishment.

This role will include all the paint preparation and final finish work on various trains in service at the modern Ilford Rail depot including trains that will run on the prestigious Crossrail line.

This includes all the masking, keying, primer application (2K), final coats (2K), and polishing out any imperfections to create the perfect finish.  This role involves working on very large vehicles/surfaces, so individuals must be able to apply a finishing over a large area and the work is of a physical nature. 

This role will also involve touch-up and snag repair work so would give the right individual the chance to perfect their skills in both large component and smart repair finishing.

Experience Required:

Previous paint finishing experience

Able to prep and prime

Be able to refinish

Be very accurate in applying various different types of livery

Be able to follow written work instructions

Be able to work with aluminuim (some people can have an allergic reaction to this material)

Desirable Experience:

Water-based paint experience

Specific Hydro Topcoat experience

Ability to mix various different colours and types of paint

Formal qualifications in paint spraying/vehicle repair

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS & ALCOHOL TEST AND BASIC MEDICAL BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.