Industrial Shot Blaster – Train, Grow & Move Ahead

Kinetic plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Recruitment is supporting a manufacturing specialist with recruitment for 2 x Shotblasters in Tameside. The role focuses on abrasive blast cleaning and preparation of steel components prior to coating, with full training provided.

Working as part of the production team, you will operate blast equipment, ensure quality standards, and maintain safe working practices. Licences such as FLT/OHC are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Essential: good attention to detail, able to work safely in an industrial environment, physically capable of manual handling, able to follow work instructions and quality procedures, good communication and team working skills, reliable and punctual.
• Desirable: experience in shot blasting or surface preparation, coatings/fabrication/manufacturing environment knowledge, FLT licence, Overhead Crane licence, ISO 8501-1 knowledge, ISO 9001 experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate shot blasting equipment safely and effectively.
• Prepare steel components by removing rust, scale, paint and contaminants.
• Achieve surface preparation standards (e.g., SA 2.5).
• Inspect blasted surfaces for cleanliness and profile.
• Load/unload components in blast booth.
• Handle materials using overhead cranes where trained.
• Maintain production records and traceability.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report defects.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Work with coating operatives to meet targets.
• Assist with packing and movement of finished goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Follow work instructions

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Kinetic Recruitment is supporting a manufacturing specialist with recruitment for 2 x Shotblasters in Tameside. The role focuses on abrasive blast cleaning and preparation of steel components prior to coating, with full training provided.

Working as part of the production team, you will operate blast equipment, ensure quality standards, and maintain safe working practices. Licences such as FLT/OHC are advantageous.