Labourer (Steam Bay) - afternoons

Description

Job Title: Wash Operative (Steam Bay Labourer / Cleaner)

Location: Barton Under Needwood

Shift: Afters (will initially start on days)

Afters hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm - 1:00am (four day week)

payrate: competitive, depending on experience.

Contract: Initially 6 months, with a good chance of extension and potential to become permanent

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a Front Wash Operative (Steam Bay Cleaner) to join the Engine Strip & Transmission team at the Barton Under Needwood site. The role focuses on cleaning vehicles and components, packing and wrapping parts, and supporting general labouring duties across the site. This is a hands-on position suited to someone reliable, flexible, and comfortable working with industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Clean vehicles and components including rafts, engines, raft frames, and transmissions using pressure washer and steam bay equipment

Prepare machinery and vehicles for delivery

Pack and shrink-wrap parts and assemblies

Support general site duties such as litter picking, waste compacting, and baling

Operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other site equipment where trained

Load and unload materials and equipment, including manual handling

Identify damage and report shortages or quality issues

Work in line with all 5S activities and report any job-related issues to the line manager

Comply with all company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental, and Personnel policies and procedures

Carry out additional duties within the scope of the role as required

Requirements

Hands-on background, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or similar environments

Counterbalance FLT licence is highly advantageous

Ability to work to deadlines and adapt to short lead times

Willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team

Ability to safely operate and control various equipment

Good awareness of health and safety procedures

Strong work ethic and flexible attitude

Ad ID: 5418411447