Paint Prepper - Rolling Stock

Job Title: Paint Prepper
Job Location: Kilmarnock
Shifts: Mon-Fri Days (Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:30, 13:30 Friday Finish), night shifts required (Mon - Thurs 21:30 - 07:30) 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Hourly Rate: £13.22 - £17.83 P/H DOI + Night shift enhancement
Hours Per Week: 40
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: Immediately

Company Summary:

A leading Rolling Stock Engineering Business offering a comprehensive range of refurbishment, maintenance, overhaul, engineering support, project management and repair services to the UK rail and light rail sector.

Position Summary:

* Clean and prepare surfaces for painting by removing dirt, grease, and oil paint
* Sand surfaces to smooth out imperfections
* Apply masking tape and protective covers to areas not being painted
* Demasking all vehicles once the paint work has been completed
* Detailed filler work

Person Profile:

* Experience in a prepping position, ideally within heavy vehicles/automotive
* Proficiency using hand tools for sanding/cleaning/polishing
* Basical mechanical equipment maintenance

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)

Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.