Job Description

Hailsham BN27 4EL, UK
Competitive, DOE
Permanent
Advertised on: 08/01/2026
VACGEN Ltd are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Prepper / Cleaner!
Manufacturing Prepper / Cleaner
Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!
For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.
We are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Prepper / Cleaner to clean, visually inspect, package and label piece parts, sub-assemblies, final assemblies and chambers to U.H.V standards!
Additionally, as our Manufacturing Prepper / Cleaner you will be responsible for:

• Bead blasting to remove surface deposits to achieve high quality finished parts.
• Identifying and reporting any faults found.
• Ensuring tidiness and physical appearance of the work place is maintained.
• Ensuring adherence to HS&E policies.

In order to be successful in this role it's essential that you have:

• An understanding of UHV cleaning standards.
• An understanding of working with hazardous chemicals and the relevant safety issues.
• The ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Experience cleaning to UHV standards using abrasive materials and chemicals.
• Relevant H&S training.
• An understanding of the requirements of On Time Delivery both internally and externally.
• Experience of bead blasting would be an advantage.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on 'APPLY' today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.
No agencies please.

Skills Required