Metal Polisher
10 days ago
Basildon
Night Shift Polisher / Fettler Basildon, Essex £14.06 per hour + Shift Allowance Night Shift Full-Time | Overtime Available An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Polisher / Fettler to join a successful aerospace manufacturing environment in Basildon. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys working with precision-engineered components and maintaining the highest quality standards. The Role As a Polisher / Fettler, you will be responsible for the deburring, fettling and polishing of aerospace components to meet strict customer and drawing specifications. Key Responsibilities • Removing burrs and sharp edges using files, scrapers and rotary tools, • Grinding and polishing metal components to engineering drawing requirements using hand and air-powered tools, • Light polishing of steel and aluminium parts to achieve the required finish, • Carrying out visual inspections of completed components, • Using measuring and inspection equipment to verify quality standards, • Completing production and quality documentation accurately, • Working in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 standards, • Supporting continuous improvement and energy-saving initiatives within the department, • Working safely and maintaining a clean, organised workstation Requirements • Previous experience in polishing, fettling, deburring or finishing metal components, • Experience within an engineering, aerospace or manufacturing environment is highly desirable, • Ability to work from job lists, drawings and verbal instructions, • Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail, • Comfortable carrying out repetitive tasks and standing or sitting for extended periods, • Able to work independently with minimal supervision, • Experience using hand tools, air tools and inspection equipment, • Flexible approach with the ability to work overtime when required, • Reliable, motivated and quality-focused What We're Looking For The successful candidate will support: • Safety - maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, • Quality - delivering a right-first-time approach, • Cost - supporting continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives, • Delivery - ensuring customer deadlines and targets are achieved, • People - contributing positively to a team-focused culture Benefits • Competitive hourly rate of £14.06 per hour plus shift allowance, • Regular overtime opportunities, • Stable aerospace manufacturing environment, • Ongoing training and development, • Opportunity to secure a long-term position with a respected engineering business If you have experience in polishing, fettling, deburring or metal finishing and are looking for your next opportunity on a permanent night shift, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.