Position type: Full time 40hrs per week (Mon - Thurs 7.30am - 4.30pm & Fri 7.30am - 1.30pm) - nightshift working may be required (Sun - Thurs 4 x 10hrs shifts)
Location: Kilmarnock
Basic Salary: £13.22 - £17.83ph dependent upon experience (£37,086.40 upper end, with opportunity to progress to Paint Sprayer after 12 weeks at salary of £41,730).

About Us

A Leading Rolling Stock Engineering Business offers a comprehensive range of refurbishment, maintenance, overhaul, engineering support, project management, and repair services to the UK rail and light rail sector.
We operate from our depots in Kilmarnock, Scotland and provide a mobile service to the rail industry over the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland.

Job Summary

We are seeking skilled Paint Preppers to join our team. The Paint Prepper will be responsible for preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying masking materials.

Duties

* Clean and prepare surfaces for painting by removing dirt, grease, and old 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 with capability to follow correct procedures
* Assist with paint application when necessary

Skills

* Minimum 1 year experience in similar role
* Good eye for detail
* Good level of English
* Proficiency in using hand tools for sanding and cleaning
* Ability to lift heavy objects when required
* Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance
* Familiarity with power tools for surface preparation

Benefits

As well as a highly competitive salary you will also benefit from our comprehensive benefits package which includes EAP, Private medical insurance, contributory pension scheme and other employee benefits