Spray Painters are required to work on a NEW long-term prestigious contract with a leading Rail Company at their new Technology Centre in Widnes. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable rail experience, whilst adding to your skillset.

Purpose of the Role
A new internal/external rolling stock refurbishment project is due to start in May 2019 and will consist of 27 Locomotives, involving 70 vehicles. This is a major overhaul working parallel with an existing project in our clients new Technology Centre. We already have an 80 strong team on site, but will be adding a further 20 personnel specifically to this exciting new project. The contract will consist of a full external re-spray of the train. Spraying panels both in-situ on the train car as well as parts which have been removed from the main carriage, stripped and prepped ready for painting. The interior refurbishment will consist of removal and re-installation of new and improved items.

Hours / Shifts:
90 hours over a two week period. Shift pattern is a combination of Days and Nights and working one weekend out of two.

Rate:
£15.24 per hour for all hours worked, through a limited or Umbrella company.

Location:
Based in Widnes, this brand new train care facility opened in 2017. Excellent road links to the motorway system and local areas

Start / Finish Dates:
06th May 2019 until May 2020.

Duties:
* Clean, prepare vehicles e.g. sanding, masking, filling, mixing of paint and painting to correct specification.
* Clean, prepare and paint components off train.
* Finishing, including peer group finished work inspection.
* Complete real time documentation.
* Submit problem sheets (including evaluation sheets) with issues that are encountered on work being undertaken.
* Carry out final work and process inspections as required.
* Able to act as a member of a multi-disciplined team (flexibility around team roles).
* Good judgement and decision-making capability.


Qualifications Required:
Equivalent experience or Associated technical qualifications in Industrial Painting Occupations (City & Guilds, SVQ, NVQ Level 2 or above)

Experience Required:
* Experience of painting large surface areas e.g. trains / aircraft / large commercial vehicles
* Experience of repairing GRP (Glass Reinforced Phenolic) Components/Body Work
* 2K solvent based paints

Please note that my client operates a strict drugs and alcohol policy - successful candidates will be required to take a Drug and Alcohol Screening on their first day.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.