Paint Prepper - Rolling Stock
Shorterm Group
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire KA3 1HF, Scotland

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Paint Prepper located in Kilmarnock, requiring candidates to work Monday to Friday during the day and some night shifts on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule.
- The hourly pay ranges from £13.22 to £17.83, with additional night shift enhancements available.
- Candidates should have experience in a prepping position, ideally within heavy vehicles or automotive, and must be proficient with hand tools for sanding and cleaning.
- The position involves cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting, applying masking tape, and performing detailed filler work.
- All applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test as part of the hiring process.
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.