Blast & Polish Operative

Shot / Bead Blaster & Polisher

Location: Livingston
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,849.60
Hours: 38 hours per week + overtime available

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Shot / Bead Blaster & Polisher to join our team in Livingston on a full-time basis.

About the Role

This role involves use of machinery and equipment to blast and polish components to a high standard while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment. In addition, you will be responsible for carrying out quality checks and supporting continuous improvement within the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all blast booth equipment safely and effectively
• Blast stainless steel assemblies and components to a high-quality finish
• Tape, mask, label, and tag parts as required
• Use overhead hoists and lifting equipment to move assemblies
• Carry out quality checks and identify defects for rework
• Clean completed units before returning them to the workshop
• Maintain blast booth equipment, PPE, and consumable stock levels
• Complete safety checks, audits, and general maintenance tasks

• Polish and passivate stainless steel components to required finishes
• Use hand tools and power tools to prepare and finish surfaces
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Record production and processing information when needed
• Assist with equipment maintenance and wheel changes

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in shot blasting, bead blasting, polishing and metal finishing OR transferable skills from and engineering/manufacturing environment
• Ability to work to a high-quality standard with strong attention to detail
• Experience identifying defects through close visual inspection
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half
• 26.5 days annual leave allowance
• Stable, full-time employment with a global company
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for development
• Pension scheme - up to 8% company contribution
• Subsidised social committee - opportunity for paid days out
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on site
• Annual wage review with individual performance related increases
• Investment in training and personal development

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.