Jobs in Horninglow

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