ProActive
Shot Blaster / Machine Operator
Shot Blaster / Machine Operator at ProActive, based in Slough, South East, paying £16.00 - £18.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £16.00 - £18.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Slough, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Machine Operator
About 12% above the going rate for machine operator
Reference job-search/4477/shot-blaster-machine-operator/manufacturing/slough/job
About the role
Shot Blaster/ Machine Operators
Slough
£15-20ph
Days or Night shifts on offer
Shot blasters / Machine Operators urgently required to Work for a specialist manufacturer supplying to a wide range of high quality material finishing industries. Based in Slough you will be working for a very well established business with a growing global customer base. You will be an hard working and not afraid of getting your hands dirty and mucking in.
Working on either a day or night shift you will operate a range of Shot blasting and surface preparation equipment to strip rust, paint, mill scale, and other contaminants from metal components or structures, achieving required cleanliness standards in line with production and safety targets.
Alternatively we will consider applicants with experience in metal finishing, polishing, Deburring, fettling, Linishing etc.
Lots of hours on offer on Days or Nights
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain abrasive blasting equipment to clean, smooth, or shape surfaces of materials
- Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- Prepare surfaces by masking off areas not to be blasted
- Inspect surfaces after blasting to ensure quality standards are met
- Set up, operate, and monitor manual or automated shot blasting machines, blast pots, and air compressors.
- Strip old coatings, rust, and surface defects to meet specific industry standards.
- Conduct visual checks and surface profile inspections before and after blasting to identify defects.
- Perform daily checks, clean dust extraction/reclamation systems, replenish abrasive media, and maintain a tidy workspace.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading organisation where you will be able to learn and progress your career.
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on [phone removed] or submit your CV to [email removed] alternatively, apply to this advert!
Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*
Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: job-search/4477/shot-blaster-machine-operator/manufacturing/slough/job · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 9 Mar 2027 · Listed via ProActive
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