Prep & Cleaner

Prep and Cleaner Location: Near Hailsham Contract: Full-time Permanent position Salary: Competitive salary

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Preparation & Cleaning Operative to join a specialist manufacturing team working with precision-engineered components and assemblies. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail and understands the importance of quality, cleanliness and safety in a technical manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for preparing, cleaning, inspecting and packaging components to exacting standards, ensuring all work meets the required specifications and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, package and label components, sub-assemblies and finished products to strict cleanliness standards.
• Carry out leak testing and checks on components and chambers.
• Undertake bead blasting to remove surface deposits and achieve a high-quality finish.
• Identify and report any defects or quality concerns.
• Follow work instructions and ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and abrasive materials safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the overall success of the team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable and committed to producing work of a consistently high standard. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, cleaning or engineering environment.
• An understanding of precision cleaning standards and quality requirements.
• The ability to follow written work instructions and procedures.
• An awareness of safe working practices when handling chemicals and abrasive materials.
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to identify defects.
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality. A flexible, team-focused approach and a willingness to learn new skills. Experience with bead blasting and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) cleaning processes would be an advantage, but training may be available for the right candidate. Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Positive, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• A good listener who follows instructions carefully.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and cleanliness.
• Interested in technology, engineering and developing new skills.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to develop skills within a specialist technical manufacturing environment.
• Training and support to help you succeed in the role.
• A supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the production of high-quality engineered products. Interested?
• If you are practical, detail-oriented and looking for an opportunity to build your career in a technical manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are keen to learn and develop