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Wash Operative (Steam Bay) afternoons.

Shorterm Group
Burton-On-Trent Contract
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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

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