Finishing Operative - Automotive Components

Location: Pickering
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
Contract: 3 months temporary, with potential for extension
Hours: Day shifts, starting at 8:00am. 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Finishing Operative to join our client in Pickering, working on plastic automotive components.

This is a hands-on role involving the preparation, sanding, polishing and finishing of components to ensure they meet the required quality standards.

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in polishing, sanding, buffing, surface preparation or similar finishing work. Experience within automotive manufacturing would be beneficial, but candidates with transferable skills from other manufacturing or production environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Sand, polish and finish plastic automotive components to a high standard.
• Inspect parts for scratches, marks, blemishes and other imperfections.
• Use hand tools, power tools and finishing equipment to achieve the required finish.
• Prepare components for painting, coating, assembly or final delivery.
• Carry out visual quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Identify and report damaged or faulty components.
• Follow production instructions and health and safety procedures.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and organised.
• Support the wider production team to meet quality and productivity targets.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in polishing, sanding, finishing, surface preparation or similar hands-on work.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to spot imperfections.
• Confident using hand tools and power tools, where applicable.
• A practical approach to work and good manual dexterity.
• Reliable, with a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or component production.
• Experience using sanders, polishers or buffing machines.
• Knowledge of plastic finishing, vehicle refurbishment or paint preparation.

What's on Offer?

• £15.00 per hour.
• Day shifts with an 8:00am start.
• 8-hour or 12-hour shift options, subject to availability.
• Initial 3-month temporary assignment with potential for extension.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within an automotive manufacturing environment.

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