Paint Sprayer

Paint Technician – Rail Components (Engineering Environment) Location: Barton Under Needwood (Initial 6-month training in Doncaster) Pay Rate: £18.79 per hour (PAYE) Contract: Ongoing / Contract The Role. We are currently recruiting for a skilled Paint Technician to join a leading engineering team working on rail components. This role involves preparing, setting up, and applying specialist coatings within a controlled workshop environment. You will initially be based in Doncaster for approximately 6 months, before transitioning to the main site in Barton Under Needwood. Key Responsibilities. Set up and operate paint spraying equipment Apply 2-pack (2K) and water-based paint systems to rail components Ensure high-quality finishes in line with engineering and rail industry standards Carry out preparation work including masking, surface prep, and cleaning Maintain equipment and ensure a safe, tidy working environment Follow all health & safety procedures, particularly relating to paint application and PPE use Requirements. Proven experience as a Paint Technician / Industrial Sprayer within an engineering or manufacturing environment Experience using 2-pack (2K) and water-based paints Ability to set up spraying equipment and adjust for different applications High attention to detail and quality standards Comfortable working in a workshop environment on rail or large components Flexibility to work in Doncaster for the first 6 months, then relocate to Barton Under Needwood Desirable. Previous experience in rolling stock, rail, or engineering environments Relevant painting or coating certifications (e.g., ICAT, NVQ, or equivalent) What’s on Offer. Hourly rate of £18.79 PAYE Opportunity to work on rail industry projects Stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable engineering organisation Supportive team and structured working environment Apply Now If you have experience in industrial paint application and want to be part of a specialist rail engineering team, we’d love to hear from you. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business