Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Watford Hertfordshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
A specialist manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Metal Polisher / Finishing Technician to join its busy finishing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on, manual metal polishing experience who takes real pride in achieving exceptional standards. You will work on high-quality metal components for premium and technically demanding applications, preparing them to an outstanding finish before and after further treatment processes.
The role
You will use a range of polishing equipment, spindle mops and compounds to transform machined metal components into high-quality bright and mirror finishes. The position combines independent, detail-focused work with close collaboration across an experienced production team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Polishing and finishing metal components to a consistently high standard
* Producing bright and mirror-polished finishes
* Using polishing motors, orbital sanders, diamond cutters and other finishing equipment
* Grinding, fettling and linishing where required
* Inspecting work carefully to ensure it meets quality expectations
* Working to production deadlines while maintaining accuracy and workmanship
* Following all relevant health, safety, environmental and safe-working procedures
* Using supplied PPE and working safely within a well-ventilated production environment
* Supporting risk assessments and general compliance activity when required
* Developing knowledge across the full range of metal-finishing processes through structured on-the-job training
About you
You will be practical, reliable and quality-driven, with a genuine interest in developing a specialist craft.
We are looking for:
* Previous manual metal polishing experience, ideally at least two years
* Experience using polishing motors, orbital sanders and/or diamond cutters
* Experience in bright or mirror polishing metalwork
* Exposure to grinding, fettling or linishing
* Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* A positive, approachable and willing-to-learn attitude
* Good timekeeping, reliability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Comfort with hands-on work and being on your feet for much of the day
Training will be tailored to the successful candidate's existing skill level, offering the chance to build a long-term career in a highly skilled area of manufacturing.
Hours and benefits
* 39.5 hours per week
* Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–4:30pm
* Friday: 7:30am–1:00pm
* Overtime may be available after successful completion of probation, paid at time and a half
* 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Free on-site parking
* Casual dress
* Permanent role, subject to a 12-week probationary period
Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence