Paint Preparation Operative
Blue Arrow · Derby, East Midlands
Paint Preparation Operative at Blue Arrow, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £12.75 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £12.75 per hour
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
19% below the typical rate for warehouse & industrial
Reference JN -102026-134489_1792421021
About the role
Location: Raynesway, Derby (relocating to Ilkeston within the next few weeks)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour (£13.00 per hour for candidates with relevant experience)
We are currently recruiting Paint Preparation Operatives for a well-established manufacturing company that is experiencing continued growth. Initially based at their Raynesway site in Derby, the position will move to a new facility in Ilkeston within the coming weeks.
This is a hands-on role that would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, workshop, or production environments. Experience using sanders, abrasive tools, sandpaper, or similar equipment would be advantageous.
The Role
- Preparing products and components ready for painting
- Sanding and finishing surfaces to the required standard
- Using abrasive tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Carrying out visual quality checks
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area
- Supporting production activities while ensuring high quality standards are met
What We're Looking For
- Experience using sanders, abrasive tools, sandpaper, or similar equipment
- Previous manufacturing, engineering, automotive, workshop, or production experience
- Good attention to detail
- A practical, hands-on approach to work
- Reliable and hard-working attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer
- Weekly pay through Blue Arrow
- Immediate starts available
- Long-term opportunities with a growing business
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunity to move with the company to its new Ilkeston facility
If you're looking for a long-term position with a growing manufacturer and have experience in a hands-on production environment, apply today and a member of the team will be in touch.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Reference: JN -102026-134489_1792421021 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via Blue Arrow
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