Fettler / Polisher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Develop metal finishing skills

Supportive production team

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment seeks an experienced Fettler/Polisher for a temporary-to-permanent role in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. The role focuses on fettling, grinding and polishing sheet metal components to high quality standards, following engineering drawings and production instructions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in fettling, polishing, grinding or metal finishing within a sheet metal or fabrication setting, plus attention to detail, reliability and the

Qualifications

• Experience fettling, polishing, grinding or metal finishing.
• Experience in sheet metal, fabrication or engineering environments.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Good attention to detail and quality.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fettling

Polishing

Grinding

Metal finishing

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Mechanical skills

Reliability

Team player

Welding experience (beneficial)

Tools

Hand tools

Grinding equipment

Job description

Reference
Fettler / Polisher Salary
£12.71 - £17/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Hertfordshire -- Letchworth Job Type
Temporary Posted
16 October 2026

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

Full-time, Permanent

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

Free on-site parking

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.