Join a long‑established and highly respected engineering manufacturing business, known for producing high‑quality stainless‑steel food processing machinery. As a Skilled Metal Finisher (Polisher/Fettler), you’ll play a key role within a small, expert polishing team, working on a wide variety of stainless‑steel finishes and contributing directly to the build of large‑scale, precision-engineered equipment. This is a hands‑on role offering variety, stability, and the chance to see your craftsmanship come to life in high‑end industrial machinery.
Key Responsibilities of a Skilled Metal Finisher (Polisher / Fettler):
Carry out polishing and fettling of stainless‑steel components, including Satin, Mirror, Shot Blast and Scotch‑bright finishes
Work within a small, specialist polishing department producing high‑quality food‑processing machinery
Operate in both the polishing shop and on the main shop floor to accommodate large machinery builds
Follow safe working practices while working in a confined but extraction‑equipped environment
Occasionally travel to customer sites to support equipment installation
Work a 39‑hour week with opportunities for regular overtime paid at 1.5 × hourly rate
Contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment alongside experienced polishing engineers
Skills & Experience Required:
Proven experience in metal polishing and fettling, specifically with stainless steel
Strong understanding of a range of finishes (Satin, Mirror, Shot Blast, Scotch‑bright)
Ability to work on large fabricated components with precision and consistency
Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment
Good teamwork, attention to detail, and pride in producing high‑quality work
Flexibility to support occasional site‑based installation work
Benefits Package:
Competitive salary based on experience
Overtime paid at 1.5× (Monday–Friday & Saturday mornings)
Annual company performance bonus
20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26 days with service)
Life assurance
Sick pay scheme
Pension scheme
Workwear provided
Subsidised drinks & snacks via vending machines
Staff meals and company events
Stable, long‑term employment with a well‑established engineering firm
If this Skilled Metal Finisher (Polisher / Fettler) opportunity sounds like the right next step for your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application and one of our Recruitment Partners will be in touch within 5 working days if you are shortlisted.
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Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further. INDEEDENG
Salary description
£30000.00 - £32000.00 per year