Paint Preparation Operatives

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  • £12.75 - £13.00 per hour
  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • Temporary

Paint Preparation Operatives

Raynesway, Derby (moving to Ilkeston in the coming weeks)
Monday to Thursday | 2pm - 10pm
£12.75ph (£13ph for candidates with relevant experience)

Looking for a role that gives you a long weekend every week? Do you have experience using sanders or abrasive tools? If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business that's investing in its future and expanding its operations.

Blue Arrow are recruiting for 2 Paint Preparation Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company during an exciting period of growth. You'll initially be based at their Raynesway site before moving to their new Ilkeston operation in the coming weeks.

If you've worked with sanders, abrasive tools, sandpaper, or have experience in a manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or workshop environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be preparing products and components ready for painting, making sure surfaces are smooth, clean and finished to a high standard before they move on to the next stage of production.

Duties include:

  • Preparing products and components ready for paint
  • Sanding and finishing surfaces to the required standard
  • Using abrasive tools safely and effectively
  • Carrying out visual quality checks
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working area

Why Apply?

  • 4-day working week
  • Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off
  • Weekly pay through Blue Arrow
  • £12.75ph, rising to £13ph for candidates with relevant experience
  • Immediate starts available
  • Long-term opportunities with a growing business
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to be part of a company investing in a new facility and future growth

What We're Looking For

  • Experience using sanders, abrasive tools, sandpaper or similar equipment
  • Good attention to detail
  • A hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in
  • Reliability and a strong work ethic

If you're looking for a stable role, great work-life balance and the chance to join a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Blue Arrow Derby for more information.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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