TXM Recruit are looking for Paint Technmician to join one of the largest Rail manufacturing companies at their Newton Aycliffe Manufacturing Facility. If you have an eye for detail, a 'Can do' attitude, we want to hear from you.

Pay: Mornings £27.07 hourly through umbrella, Afternoons £34.46 hourly through umbrella.
Overtime monday to Saturday is 1.5 and x 2 sundays and bank holidays
Shifts: Mornings 7am - 3pm and afternoons 3pm - 11pm


Job requirements.

• Clean and de-grease surfaces in preparation for paint.
• Shot blast the vehicle.
• Wash the vehicle surface area in prep for next stage. 
• Apply primer. 
• Putty and sandblast the vehicle panel. 
• Prime the vehicle again. 
• High build primer. 
• Paint, finish and polish the vehicle panel.  

Additional paint responsibilities include:

• Preparation of the aluminum car body by way of degreasing, washing, masking, sanding & shot blasting in readiness for welding
• Application of various protective coatings, such as primer
• Application of putty / filler to remove any undulations throughout the car body
• Post primer & filler sanding to ensure the correct surface requirements in readiness for the application of the top coat
• Application of vinyl materials where required
• Utilising top coat polishing tools & techniques to ensure the highest quality and to achieve the desired customer specifications

Essential Requirements
Applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the Essential Requirements listed below:

• Able to perform a variety of painting and manufacturing tasks with good levels of dexterity
• Demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to work to deadlines and deliver to schedule.
• Willing to communicate openly, honestly respectfully at all levels
• Ability to learn new manufacturing skills to a high standard
• Willing to learn new job skills - Kaizen, 5S and participate in improvement activities
• A willingness to work flexibly and a positive approach to work and working patterns
• Commitment to working as part of a team
• To effectively work alone or within a team
• Be willing to take responsibility for own performance
• Have a Can do attitude to supporting both manufacturing and other functions

If you are interested in the role click to apply or contact Tanya Wallace at TXM Recruit.