Rolling Stock Vehicle Painters

Vehicle Painters required to work on a bespoke rolling stock project with a leading Rail Company at their 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 will consist of working on a number of Locomotives. This is a major overhaul working parallel with an existing project in our clients new Technology Centre. We already have a strong team on site, but will be adding 20 personnel specifically to this exciting new project. Hours / Shifts: 45 hours per week. Monday to Friday - 07:00 hours to 16:30 hours. Rates: £19.46 per hour through an Umbrella Company £1.00 per hour retainer payable on completion of project. 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 Date: 12 weeks scope of work asap. Duties: Work as directed by and in co-operation with the Operations Manager. Operate as a member of a work team, as the role of that work team requires 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 Participate in Company Initiatives, in particular to be engaged in Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) 5S activities Submit problem sheets (including evaluation sheets) with issues that are encountered on work being undertaken Maintain good housekeeping within the working area Comply with Procedures and Code of Ethics To comply with all depot protection procedures Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, H&SAW and COSHH Be capable of accepting training in other skills and carry out duties e.g. forklift and operational duties which could include movement of rail vehicles. Provide on the job training to less experienced colleagues as requested 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 interpersonal skills Able to work on own initiative where required Good judgement and decision-making capability 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.