Job Description
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
