Shot Blaster

10 Recruitment Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

10 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Industrial Blaster to join a company specialising in industrial coatings and surface preparation. The role focuses on manual blasting of industrial components using blast pots, ensuring proper surface preparation for coatings.

Applicants should have hands-on blasting experience, ability to handle masking areas carefully, and maintain equipment and safety standards. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual industrial blasting.
• Experience using blast pots and associated equipment.
• Experience preparing metal surfaces for industrial coatings.
• Cabinet blasting experience alone is not sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manual abrasive blasting on industrial components.
• Operate blast pots and related blasting equipment.
• Prepare metal surfaces for coating.
• Work around masked areas to avoid damage.
• Achieve required surface preparation standards.
• Inspect completed work for quality.
• Maintain blasting equipment and a safe working environment.

Skills

Manual blasting

Blast pots

Surface preparation

Masking areas

Quality inspection

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Crane certificate

Crane operation

Tools

Blast pots

Blasting equipment

Job description

Pay: From £15.50 per hour

Job Description

Industrial Shot Blaster / Manual Blaster

Salary: £15.50 per hour + overtime at time and a half

Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:30pm | Friday 6:00am–1:00pm

Working Week: 39 hours

10 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Industrial Blaster to join an established company specialising in industrial coatings and surface preparation.

This is a hands‑on position involving manual blasting of industrial components and fabricated equipment.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience using blast pots and associated equipment, rather than those whose experience is limited to cabinet blasting.

The Role

• Carrying out manual abrasive blasting on industrial components.
• Operating blast pots and associated blasting equipment.
• Preparing metal surfaces for coating.
• Working carefully around masked and protected areas to avoid damage.
• Achieving the required surface preparation standards.
• Inspecting completed work for quality.
• Maintaining blasting equipment and a safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in manual industrial blasting.
• Good understanding of blast pots and associated equipment.
• Experience preparing metal surfaces for industrial coatings.
• Ability to control blasting equipment and avoid damaging masked areas.
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach.
• FLT and overhead crane certificates would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Please note: Experience of manual blasting is required. Cabinet blasting experience alone would not be sufficient.

Working Hours & Pay

Monday–Thursday: 6:00am–2:30pm

Friday: 6:00am–1:00pm

39 hours per week

£15.50 per hour

Overtime paid at time and a half, including occasional Saturday mornings when required.

Benefits

• Free parking
• On-site parking