At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare rail vehicles for painting, ensuring high-quality finishes and repairs.
- Company: Join a well-established rolling stock engineering business in Milton Keynes.
- Benefits: Earn up to £29,000, with overtime pay and a Monday to Friday schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a supportive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values quality and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in prepping surfaces for painting and a strong work ethic are essential.
Prepper Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday | 06:00 - 14:00
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x Monday-Friday and 2x on weekends
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established rolling stock engineering business, preparing rail vehicles and components for painting and refurbishment. You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are finished to the highest standards by carrying out all preparation work prior to the paint process.
The Role
- Preparing rolling stock vehicles and components for painting and refinishing.
- Sanding, filling, masking and cleaning vehicle surfaces to ensure a high-quality finish.
- Removing defects, corrosion and imperfections from metal surfaces.
- Using a variety of hand and power tools to prepare components.
- Working from engineering drawings and job instructions where required.
- Carrying out repairs and preparation work to meet customer quality standards.
- Inspecting prepared surfaces before they move into the paint process.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Following all health & safety procedures and company policies.
- Supporting the wider production team when required.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- Previous experience in a Prepper role within rolling stock, automotive, aerospace or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Essential: Previous experience with sanding, filling and preparing surfaces for painting.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
- Good awareness of health & safety within a workshop environment.
Recruitment Process
- Pass a standard safety-critical medical.
- Pass a Drugs & Alcohol screening.
If you're an experienced Prepper looking for your next opportunity within the rolling stock industry, we'd love to hear from you.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.
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Prepper employer: TXM Recruit
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