Paint Preparation Operative

Blue Arrow; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting Paint Preparation Operatives near Derby, with relocation to Ilkeston soon, for a well-established manufacturing operation. You will prepare products for painting, sand surfaces to required standards, and perform visual quality checks while keeping a clean, safe workspace.

The role supports production with meticulous attention to detail. Shift: Mon-Thu, 2:00pm-10:00pm; Pay: £12.75/hour, £13.00/hour with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience using sanders, abrasive tools, sandpaper, or similar equipment.
• Previous manufacturing, engineering, automotive, workshop, or production experience would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach.
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Reliable, hard-working, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Preparing products and components ready for painting
• Sanding and finishing surfaces to the required standard
• Using abrasive tools safely and effectively
• Carrying out visual quality inspections to ensure high standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Supporting production activities while maintaining excellent attention to detail

Skills

Sanding tools

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Abrasive tools

Sandpaper

Job description

Paint Preparation Operatives - Finish Strong, Start Fresh!

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Raynesway, Derby (moving to Ilkeston in the coming weeks)

Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour (£13.00 per hour for candidates with relevant experience)

Looking for a role that gives you a three-day weekend every week? We're currently recruiting Paint Preparation Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth and expansion. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a company investing in its future, with operations soon relocating to a new facility in Ilkeston. If you have experience using sanders, abrasive tools, sandpaper, or you've worked in a manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or workshop environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing products and components ready for painting
• Sanding and finishing surfaces to the required standard
• Using abrasive tools safely and effectively
• Carrying out visual quality inspections to ensure high standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Supporting production activities while maintaining excellent attention to detail

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience using sanders, abrasive tools, sandpaper, or similar equipment
• Previous manufacturing, engineering, automotive, workshop, or production experience would be beneficial
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• Reliable, hard-working, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

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