Shot blaster

Shepshed, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/06/2026

Shot Blaster

Location: Shepshed

Contract Type: Temp to Perm / Permanent from day one

Salary: £15 - £17 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (40 hours per week)

Benefits: Overtime available, free onsite parking, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, canteen, employee recognition programme, health and wellbeing programme & more.

We are working with a specialist engineering manufacturer that designs, fabricates and assembles large scale industrial equipment supplied to customers across the globe. Their products support critical infrastructure including hospitals, airports, data centres, power generation facilities and major industrial sites, helping to reduce emissions and control noise in some of the world's most demanding environments.

With almost every stage of the manufacturing process completed in house, from CNC profiling, fabrication and welding through to shotblasting, painting, testing, assembly and commissioning, this is an opportunity to become part of a genuinely diverse and highly skilled engineering operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out shot blasting on mild steel and stainless steel fabrications.
• Removing rust, scale, coatings and surface contaminants to prepare products for finishing.
• Preparing components for painting and coating processes.
• Operating blast pots, air compressors and associated blasting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspecting finished work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintaining blasting equipment and reporting any maintenance requirements.
• Working to production schedules while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Ensuring a safe, clean and organized working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous shot blasting experience within a manufacturing, fabrication or heavy engineering environment.
• Knowledge of abrasive blasting techniques and materials.
• Experience working with mild steel and stainless steel fabrications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety requirements within an industrial environment.

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