Shot Blaster/Painter

Shot Blaster / Industrial Painter – Urgent | Up to £14ph | Dagenham | Temp to Perm
Location: Dagenham, RM9
Pay Rate: Up to £14.25 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment for up to 12 weeks, with a genuine opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate
An established workshop is urgently seeking an experienced Shot Blaster / Industrial Painter to join its team on an immediate-start, temp-to-perm basis. This is a hands-on role for a reliable, safety-conscious operative with strong shot blasting experience who takes pride in producing a high-quality finish.
About the Role
Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, you will carry out shot blasting and paint spraying operations on both company-owned and customer-owned plant and equipment. You will follow quality procedures, specifically MQP40, and work from assigned job cards to ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and to the required standard.
This role would suit an experienced shot blaster who is looking for consistent workshop work, competitive pay, and the potential to secure a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities

• Complete pre-start checks on all shot blasting and paint spraying equipment before commencing work, following the job card and instructions from the Workshop Foreman.
• Prepare plant, equipment, and components for shot blasting, including removing excess debris such as concrete using a pressure washer or appropriate hand tools.
• Carry out shot blasting operations to the required standard, ensuring surfaces are properly cleaned and prepared for painting.
• Prepare equipment and parts for painting by removing shot blast residue and confirming all surfaces are in an acceptable condition prior to spraying.
• Undertake paint spraying operations on company-owned and customer-owned plant, working to quality procedures, specifically MQP40.
• Maintain, check, and test all blasting and spraying equipment before use, reporting any faults, damage, or maintenance concerns immediately to the Workshop Foreman.
• Complete all relevant paperwork accurately, including repair job sheets, ensuring these are signed and dated once work is completed.

What We’re Looking For
Essential:

• Ideally minimum of 3 years’ shot blasting experience.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to start ASAP.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to health and safety.

Desirable:

• Paint spraying experience.
• Counterbalance forklift licence.

Please note: temporary workers will not be required to operate a forklift. For permanent positions, a clean driving licence is required at this depot. The company may also support training towards a counterbalance forklift certificate.
Hours, Pay & Benefits

• Pay rate: Up to £14.00 per hour.
• Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Working pattern: 7:30am–4:30pm.
• Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch plus two paid 15-minute breaks.
• Contract: Ongoing temporary role for up to 12 weeks, with a strong potential for a permanent position.

Why Apply?
This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start, competitive hourly pay, and a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity. If you are an experienced shot blaster looking for your next role in Dagenham, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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