Paint Sprayer

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are currently working with a large Rolling Stock Maintenance and Overhaul business who are actively recruiting for multiple Paint Sprayers to join them on a permanent basis out of their facility in Milton Keynes.

The Situation

Currently going through a period of significant growth with an extremely full order book this business are looking to train and develop the next generation of rail/ rolling stock professionals who are keen to see long term success within a growing and profitable business.

They have significant investment being made into their current site, with plans for further transformation and development of the facilities and workshops.

They require a team of Paint Sprayers to complete top quality paint finishes on the Rolling Stock overhauls, vital to ensure successful vehicle hand back with customers.

The Role

• Application of water-based paint systems including primer’s and topcoats
• Mixing of paint system
• Preparation of vehicles/components including filler work and use of DA sanders.
• Mask interior/exterior of vehicles and components
• Carrying out spot repairs
• Carry out repairs/reworking of defects.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be looking to develop their current skillset with a view to further their career in the UK rail industry.

Essential

• Experience in application of water-based paint systems including primer’s and topcoats
• Able to use viscosity cups for mixing of paint system
• Experience and knowledge in the use of gravity fed spray guns and pressure pots. This includes set up, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Understanding of Technical and Safety data sheets
• Experience in railway or commercial spray painting environment.
• Experience in preparation of large vehicles/components including filler work and use of DA sanders.
• Able to accurately and efficiently mask interior/exterior of vehicles and components to high standard.
• Able to read livery drawings and schedule of finishes.

Desirable

• Experience in carrying out spot repairs
• Able to use polishing machines to carry out repairs/reworking of defects.

Hours:

Shifts:
Mon to Thurs - 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm
Fri – 6am – 11am / 11am – 4pm
OT Available (50 hour weeks)

Salary:
Competitive – banded depending on experience.

Benefits:
28 days holiday
Life Assurance
Glasses Voucher
Flu Voucher
Cycle to work scheme
Company shut down over Christmas
Pension 4.4% EE 6% ER

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.