Shot Blaster

Job Title: Shot Blast Operative

Location: Stokesley, North Yorkshire

Hourly Rate: £14.50 – £15.00 per hour

Shifts: Day Shift | Monday to Friday | No Weekends

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme

• Additional leave

• Company pension

• Bereavement leave

• Discounted or free food

• Free on-site parking

• Monday to Friday working

• No weekend work

• Long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturer

The Company:

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting a growing UK manufacturer that has experienced significant expansion over recent years.

Specialising in the manufacture of high-quality, heavy-duty commercial vehicle products, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement. With an expanding product range and ambitions to enter new markets, they can offer excellent long-term stability and career prospects.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Shot Blast Operative to their manufacturing team.

Job Description:

As a Shot Blast Operative, you will play an important role within the manufacturing and paint preparation process, ensuring bodywork is prepared to a consistently high standard before painting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing commercial vehicle bodywork ahead of the blasting and painting process.

• Removing bodywork from the chassis or appropriately masking the chassis depending on the specification.

• Shot blasting prepared bodywork to create the required finish ahead of painting.

• Ensuring all preparation work is completed to a high-quality standard.

• Maintaining shot blasting equipment and tools in good working condition.

• Working closely with other members of the production team to achieve manufacturing deadlines.

• Following all relevant health and safety procedures within the working environment.

• Supporting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience:

The ideal Shot Blast Operative will have:

• Previous shot blasting experience, ideally within a vehicle, commercial vehicle or similar manufacturing environment.

• Experience within vehicle-related blasting or commercial painting would be advantageous.

• A strong eye for detail and commitment to producing quality work.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A willingness to learn and continuously improve.

• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety.

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Shot Blast Operative looking to join a successful and expanding UK manufacturer.

You'll be joining a business that places a genuine emphasis on quality, teamwork and continuous improvement, while offering the security of a permanent position within an organisation that has experienced significant growth.

With Monday-to-Friday day shifts, no weekend working, a bonus scheme and a range of additional benefits, this position offers a strong combination of work-life balance, stability and long-term career prospects.