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)
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
