Body Shop Operative Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Body Shop Operative on an ongoing contract for our prestigious client in the engineering and fabrication industry based in the ST10 area . This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate and would suit someone with experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive body shops, paint preparation, or a similar hands-on environment who is looking to develop their skills further.
This role is similar to working in a car body shop , involving the preparation of parts before painting, filling imperfections, sanding, masking, and ensuring surfaces are finished to a high standard.
Start Date: ASAP Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST10) Hours: Monday to Thursday 06:00-16:30, plus some Fridays 06:00-11:00 Pay Rate: £13.38 per hour Overtime paid at £16.22 per hour after 37 hours Duties Include (but are not limited to): Preparing components and fabricated parts for painting Masking counterweights and other parts ready for the paint process Filling dents, imperfections, and defects Sanding and smoothing surfaces to achieve a high-quality finish Inspecting parts prior to painting to ensure they meet quality standards Assisting Paint Sprayers where required Using hand and power tools safely and effectively Carrying out work similar to a car body shop environment, including surface preparation and finishing Reporting faults or quality concerns to management at an early stage Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working area General maintenance of the yard and workshop when required What We Are Looking For: Previous experience in a Body Shop, Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Production environment Experience with prep work, sanding, filling, masking, polishing, or finishing would be advantageous Full UK driving licence and own transport is essential due to the location and limited public transport access Forklift licence desirable but not essential Experience using hand tools Excellent attention to detail A willingness to learn and develop new skills A positive attitude and pride in producing high-quality work Reliable, hardworking, and flexible approach Benefits of Working for Blue Arrow: Opportunity to work with a fantastic company that values its employees Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate Dedicated Blue Arrow Consultant 24/7 support line Access to the Blue Arrow app to manage hours and pay Weekly pay every Friday If you're looking for a long-term opportunity within a busy workshop environment and have experience in body shop, paint prep, engineering, manufacturing, or automotive work, we'd love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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