Paint Prepper / Shot blaster

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,360 - 31,433; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent hours

Opportunity for overtime

Ongoing training

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Paint Prepper / Shot Blaster in Rural Maidstone. The role involves operating shot blast equipment, preparing components for painting, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ideal candidates have experience in shot blasting, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. This position offers consistent hours and overtime potential in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shot blasting, particularly with blast cabinets.
• Able to produce clean, consistent finishes.
• Comfortable with lifting and manual tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate shot blast equipment to prep fabricated parts.
• Prepare components for painting through various methods.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Experience in shot blasting

Attention to detail

Team player

Understanding of health & safety

Job description

Paint Prepper / Shot Blaster – Put Your Shot Blasting Skills to Work!
Location: Rural Maidstone
Hours: Monday to Friday – 39 hours/week + regular overtime
Salary: £25,360 – £31,433 plus as much overtime as you want

Are you experienced in shot blasting and looking to put your skills to use in a well-established industrial setting? We’re seeking a Paint Prepper / Shot Blaster to join our skilled production team - someone who takes pride in high-quality surface preparation and knows what it takes to get components ready for coating.

What You’ll Be Doing:
– Operate shot blast equipment to prep fabricated parts to the highest standards.
– Prepare components through sanding, degreasing, fettling, sealing, and masking for wet painting.
– Protect critical areas such as threads and bores during prep.
– Use power tools to drill, sand, and clean components.
– Maintain equipment, keeping shot blasting gear clean and safe.
– Work safely and efficiently, ensuring every part leaves your hands paint-ready.

What We’re Looking For:
– Proven experience in shot blasting – you know your way around a blast cabinet.
– An eye for detail – able to produce clean, consistent finishes every time.
– Comfortable with the physical side of prep work – lifting, standing, and manual tools.
– Team player with a strong work ethic and pride in a job well done.
– Solid understanding of health & safety in an industrial environment.

What’s In It for You:
– Consistent hours and regular overtime, with great earning potential.
– Join a tight-knit team in a company that values craftsmanship and precision.
– Ongoing training – develop wider prep skills and grow within the company.
– A work environment built on respect, safety, and recognition.

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