Aesthetic Technician - Rolling Stock

About the role

The Aesthetic Technician will join a live rail depot team, ensuring the interior and exterior appearance of rolling stock meets the highest standards. You will work on a variety of trains, performing visual inspections and corrective work to maintain a clean, presentable fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect train interiors and exteriors for aesthetic defects and document findings.
• Repair bodyside dents, scratches, and vegetation damage.
• Perform spray‑painting of panels and components.
• Replace decals, lino flooring, window film and damaged non‑safety components such as seats and cup‑holders.
• Remove graffiti from both internal and external surfaces.
• Update Maximo work orders with before‑and‑after photos and log all activities.
• Carry out depot driving and DP duties as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience in vehicle body repair from preparation through to paint.
• Mechanical background and a full UK driving licence.
• Reliable timekeeping and willingness to work overtime.
• Basic computer literacy.

Required skills

• Vehicle body repair
• Spray painting
• Decal and lino flooring replacement
• Graffiti removal
• Window film and component replacement
• Use of Maximo work‑order system

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£22.28‑£28.99) on a PAYE or umbrella basis.
• Full‑time, on‑going contract with shift pattern Sun‑Thu nights (50 hrs/week).
• Opportunity to work with a leading global rolling‑stock manufacturer.