At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and paint vehicles, ensuring top-notch quality and safety.
- Company: Dynamic engineering team at Selhurst Depot with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Exciting shifts available and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative process that transforms vehicles and enhances your skills.
- Qualifications: 2.5 years of painting experience and a passion for learning new techniques.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have a great opportunity to join our engineer team in our Selhurst Depot. If you have previous experience and are looking for a new adventure… You will be responsible for…
- Carrying out and coordinating routine maintenance & repairs in line with the grade and current maintenance plan requirements as directed by your Production Leader.
- Preparing surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping and priming.
- Mixing paints accurately to the required specifications for each vehicle.
- Applying paint, topcoats, varnishes and other finishes primarily using roller but also including brushing and spraying techniques.
- Repairing and spraying components in the spray booth.
- Conducting inspections to ensure product meets standards.
- Troubleshooting and resolving any issues.
- Maintaining a clean organised work environment.
- Carrying out basic routine maintenance of spray booths and L.E.V systems.
- Complying with safety systems and procedures at all times.
- Updating maintenance records within company systems.
- Carrying out non-maintenance related activities (e.g. Crane, scissor lift etc.) as directed by your Production Leader where competent.
- Carrying out all other duties where trained and competent to do so.
What we want from you…
- Must be able to achieve ASE2 vehicle builder competency.
- Minimum of two and a half years of relevant painter experience.
- Be able to meet the requirements of a job specific medical.
- Able to meet the competency requirements for safety and task specific training.
- Familiar with (or able, with training, to become familiar with) rolling stock maintained or repaired by GTR.
- Willing to learn new skills appropriate to the role.
- Proficiency in surface preparations and mixing.
- Positive and professional attitude with good working relationships.
- Ability to effectively solve problems in a safe and effective manner.
If you are interested in joining us, we look forward to receiving your application.
Painting Engineer (ASE2) - All Shifts (2792) employer: Govia Thameslink Railway
GTR is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Rail Operations Centre in Three Bridges, where no two days are the same. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including a final salary pension, health care, and generous travel discounts for you and your family, alongside opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work-life balance through our flexible shift structures. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement in rail operations.
