Fettler / Polisher

Interaction Recruitment Group; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Fettler / Polisher for a permanent role in Letchworth Garden City. You will finish metal components to high quality standards, reading engineering drawings where needed and maintaining a safe, organized production area.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with fettling, grinding, and polishing in metal fabrication or engineering settings. This role offers stable employment within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fettling, polishing, grinding or metal finishing.
• Experience in sheet metal, fabrication or engineering environments.
• Confident using hand tools, grinders and polishing equipment.
• Reading engineering drawings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Fettling, grinding and polishing sheet metal components.
• Remove sharp edges, burrs and imperfections from parts.
• Use hand tools, power tools and grinding equipment.
• Prepare and finish metal surfaces to high standard.
• Work from drawings and job instructions.
• Check finished components for quality and accuracy.
• Measure components to required specifications.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly and basic welding when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow health & safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Fettling

Polishing

Grinding

Metal finishing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Polishing equipment

Grinding equipment

Job description

Fettler / Polisher - Temp to Perm

Location

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Salary

£12.71 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Our client, a well-established sheet metal manufacturing company based in Letchworth Garden City, is currently looking for an experienced Fettler / Polisher to join their busy production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in metal finishing, grinding, polishing or fabrication who is looking for a permanent position within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing metal components to a high standard, ensuring all products meet the required quality and specification standards.

Duties Will Include

• Fettling, grinding and polishing sheet metal components
• Removing sharp edges, burrs and imperfections from fabricated parts
• Using hand tools, power tools and grinding equipment
• Preparing and finishing metal surfaces to a high standard
• Working from engineering drawings and job instructions
• Checking finished components for quality and accuracy
• Measuring components to ensure they meet required specifications
• Assisting with fabrication, assembly and basic welding tasks when required
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• Following health & safety procedures at all times
• Working closely with the production team to meet deadlines

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in fettling, polishing, grinding or metal finishing
• Experience working within a sheet metal, fabrication or engineering environment
• Confident using hand tools, grinders and polishing equipment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• Good practical and mechanical skills
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous welding or fabrication experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Hours & Pay

Full-time, Permanent

£12.71 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Permanent employment
• Free on-site parking
• Established manufacturing business
• Opportunity to develop existing engineering and metal finishing skills
• Supportive production team

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Fettler / Polisher looking for a stable, long-term position within a busy sheet metal manufacturing company.