Finishing and Cleaning Operative

Mallaghan Engineering Ltd.; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Northern Ireland is looking for a Finishing and Cleaning Operative to ensure that equipment meets the highest standards before dispatching to customers. Key responsibilities include cleaning, detailing, and inspecting our products for quality. Preferred candidates will have a keen eye for detail, some mechanical understanding, and relevant experience in automotive or manufacturing environments. Join us to help shape the future of aviation support solutions and enjoy competitive rates and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rates and overtime

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Discounted High Street, Gym Membership and Insurance

Long Service Awards

Social Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology Scheme

On site Parking

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is crucial for achieving high-quality finishes.
• Basic mechanical understanding is beneficial.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or body repair is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out final cleaning and detailing of equipment before dispatch.
• Inspect surfaces to ensure a flawless finish and report defects.
• Perform touch-up work as needed to meet quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas, equipment, and tools.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, including PPE use.
• Complete documentation verifying equipment meets inspection requirements.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Basic understanding of mechanical engineering

Willingness to comply with company policies

Previous experience in vehicle valeting or detailing

Job description

Finishing and Cleaning Operative (not a cleaning role) As an important member of the Finishing team you will make sure finished equipment will leave our manufacturing site to the end customer at the highest possible standard. Join Mallaghan Engineering as a Cleaning & Finishing Operative and be part of shaping the future of aviation support solutions. Apply now to start your journey with us keeping the world moving

Responsibilities

• Carry out final cleaning and detailing of equipment prior to dispatch, including washing, vacuuming, polishing, and applying finishing products.
• Inspect exterior and interior surfaces to ensure a flawless finish, identifying and reporting any defects, marks, or quality issues.
• Perform light touch-up work, e.g., minor paint blemish removal, panel wipe-downs, or trim adjustments, in accordance with quality standards.
• Maintain work areas, equipment, and tools in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental guidelines at all times, including correct use of PPE.
• Complete relevant documentation and checklists to verify that equipment meet final inspection requirements.
• Any other job related activity as requested by the team leader.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to achieving high-quality finishes.
• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering.
• Willingness to comply with all company policies and uphold standards for service quality.
• Previous experience in vehicle valeting, detailing, finishing, or a similar role within automotive manufacturing or body repair is advantageous.

Further Information

• Competitive rates and overtime
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Discounted High Street, Gym Membership and Insurance
• Long Service Awards
• Social Events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Technology Scheme
• On site Parking
• Early finish on Fridays