Prep and Cleaner
Location: Near Hailsham
Contract: Full-time Permanent position
Salary: Competitive salary
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Preparation & Cleaning Operative to join a specialist manufacturing team working with precision-engineered components and assemblies.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail and understands the importance of quality, cleanliness and safety in a technical manufacturing environment.
You will be responsible for preparing, cleaning, inspecting and packaging components to exacting standards, ensuring all work meets the required specifications and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean, inspect, package and label components, sub-assemblies and finished products to strict cleanliness standards.
- Carry out leak testing and checks on components and chambers.
- Undertake bead blasting to remove surface deposits and achieve a high-quality finish.
- Identify and report any defects or quality concerns.
- Follow work instructions and ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Handle cleaning chemicals and abrasive materials safely and responsibly.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
- Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and the overall success of the team.
About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable and committed to producing work of a consistently high standard.
Ideally, you will have:
- Experience in a manufacturing, production, cleaning or engineering environment.
- An understanding of precision cleaning standards and quality requirements.
- The ability to follow written work instructions and procedures.
- An awareness of safe working practices when handling chemicals and abrasive materials.
- A strong eye for detail and the ability to identify defects.
- Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
A flexible, team-focused approach and a willingness to learn new skills.
Experience with bead blasting and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) cleaning processes would be an advantage, but training may be available for the right candidate.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Positive, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- A good listener who follows instructions carefully.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and cleanliness.
- Interested in technology, engineering and developing new skills.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to develop skills within a specialist technical manufacturing environment.
- Training and support to help you succeed in the role.
- A supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to the production of high-quality engineered products.
Interested?
- If you are practical, detail-oriented and looking for an opportunity to build your career in a technical manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are keen to learn and develop
- Excellent Company
- Great Staff Benefits
- Competitive salary