Manufacturing Prepper & Cleaner
Hailsham, East Sussex
Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Full-time, Permanent 37hpw
KHR are partnering with an internationally recognised specialist manufacturing company that delivers high-performance engineered systems for complex research and industrial environments.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to hire a detail-focused Manufacturing Prepper & Cleaner to support this pivotal stage of expansion.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Prepper & Cleaner, you will be responsible for the cleaning, inspection, preparation, and packaging of precision components and assemblies, ensuring all parts meet strict cleanliness, quality, and specification standards required for high-performance engineering applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean, visually inspect, package, and label components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies to strict standards
- Ensure all parts meet defined cleanliness and quality requirements prior to release
- Carry out leak checks on chambers and assemblies
- Perform bead blasting to remove surface contamination and achieve the required finish quality
- Identify, record, and report any defects or non-conformances
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Meet internal and external customer deadlines consistently
- Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing specifications
- Support additional production duties as required
Candidate Profile
- Understanding of high-specification cleaning and quality standards
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions accurately
- Awareness of working with chemicals and adherence to safety procedures
- Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
- Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising standards
- Basic understanding of health & safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in bead blasting or similar surface finishing processes (desirable)
- Previous experience in welding, fabrication, or precision manufacturing
- Background in high-spec engineering environments
- Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing (BTEC / HNC / HND)
- Occasional travel to client sites may be required (planned in advance, expenses covered)
- Due to location, a full driving licence is required
Benefits & Culture
Our client offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector, prioritising the health, wealth, and work-life balance of their staff:
- Work-Life Balance: 37-hour work week with flexible working hours and 33 days of annual leave (25 days + Bank Holidays).
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Annual Health Checks, and Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers.
- Financial Security: Life Insurance and a Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
- Green Initiatives: Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and EV (Electric Vehicle) schemes.
- Social & Facilities: A friendly culture featuring an Annual Family Fun Day and a Christmas Dinner/Dance (partners invited). The site is equipped with a canteen, locker rooms, and shower facilities.
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