Job Purpose
To prepare large vehicles and trucks for painting and refurbishment by carrying out shot blasting, surface preparation, and associated tasks to a high standard, ensuring all work meets quality, safety, and production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation & Shot Blasting
- · Carry out shot blasting and abrasive blasting on large vehicles, truck bodies, chassis, and components
- · Prepare surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, masking, and removing old paint, rust, or corrosion
- · Ensure surfaces are correctly prepared to specification prior to painting or coating
Quality & Finish
- · Inspect prepared surfaces to ensure they meet required standards
- · Identify surface defects, corrosion, or damage and report issues to supervisors
- · Work to job sheets, drawings, and customer specifications
Health, Safety & Environment
- · Operate shot blasting and preparation equipment safely and correctly
- · Follow all health and safety procedures, including use of PPE and extraction systems
- · Maintain a clean and safe working area at all times
- · Comply with environmental controls relating to waste, dust, and materials
Equipment & Maintenance
- · Set up, operate, and shut down blasting and preparation equipment
- · Carry out basic maintenance and daily checks on tools and machinery
- · Report equipment faults or maintenance needs promptly
Teamwork & Productivity
- · Work effectively as part of a workshop team
- · Support painters and other workshop staff to meet production deadlines
- · Maintain high standards of workmanship and productivity
1 / 2Job Title: Prepper / Shot Blaster (Large Vehicles & Trucks)
Job Purpose
To prepare large vehicles and trucks for painting and refurbishment by carrying out shot blasting, surface preparation, and associated tasks to a high standard, ensuring all work meets quality, safety, and production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation & Shot Blasting
- · Carry out shot blasting and abrasive blasting on large vehicles, truck bodies, chassis, and components
- · Prepare surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, masking, and removing old paint, rust, or corrosion
- · Ensure surfaces are correctly prepared to specification prior to painting or coating
Quality & Finish
- · Inspect prepared surfaces to ensure they meet required standards
- · Identify surface defects, corrosion, or damage and report issues to supervisors
- · Work to job sheets, drawings, and customer specifications
Health, Safety & Environment
- · Operate shot blasting and preparation equipment safely and correctly
- · Follow all health and safety procedures, including use of PPE and extraction systems
- · Maintain a clean and safe working area at all times
- · Comply with environmental controls relating to waste, dust, and materials
Equipment & Maintenance
- · Set up, operate, and shut down blasting and preparation equipment
- · Carry out basic maintenance and daily checks on tools and machinery
- · Report equipment faults or maintenance needs promptly
Teamwork & Productivity
- · Work effectively as part of a workshop team
- · Support painters and other workshop staff to meet production deadlines
- · Maintain high standards of workmanship and productivity
Skills & Experience
Essential
- · Understanding of surface preparation standards for painting or refurbishment
- · Ability to work with large vehicles, plant, or heavy components
- · Good attention to detail and quality
- · Awareness of health and safety requirements in an industrial setting
Desirable
- · Experience working on HGVs, trucks, buses, or large commercial vehicles
- · Experience in shot blasting, surface preparation, or industrial coating environments
- · Knowledge of paint systems, coatings, or corrosion protection
Personal Attributes
- · Reliable and punctual
- · Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial environment
- · Able to work independently and follow instructions
- · Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Working Conditions
- · Workshop-based role with exposure to noise, dust, and industrial materials
- · Use of PPE required at all times
- · May involve manual handling and working on large or elevated vehicles
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
