Finishing Operative

Nicholas Associates Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Rotherham is seeking a skilled Finishing Operative to enhance castings in ferrous alloys and ensure high-quality standards. This role includes operating heavy machinery, adhering to strict tolerances, and working in a dynamic team environment. Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) and experience with water jetting and abrasive blasting are beneficial. The company values diversity and offers full training to the right individual. Shifts will rotate, including nights.

Benefits

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in metal finishing or casting environment, preferably with Ferrous alloys.
• Competence in using hand tools and operating heavy machinery.
• Familiarity with NDT and CMM processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and finish castings in ferrous alloys.
• Operate high-pressure and low-pressure water jetting units.
• Dress castings back to drawing tolerance and profile.

Skills

Operating heavy machinery

Using hand tools

Attention to detail

Working to tight tolerances

Flexibility for rotating shifts

Tools

Water jetting units

Shot blasting cabinets

Cut-off saws

Overhead cranes

Forklift trucks

Job description

• Job Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £28000 per annum
• Posted on: 20th Jan 2026
• Job Reference: JN -012026-64169_1768911376

Shift Hours

Monday - Thursday 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm, Friday 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm (Candidates must be open to night shifts)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Finishing Operative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for upgrading castings in ferrous alloys, ensuring high-quality standards, and working within precise tolerances. You will operate various tools and machinery, including water jetting units, shot blasting cabinets, and cut-off saws, to achieve optimal results.

Key Responsibilities

• Upgrade and finish castings in ferrous alloys.
• Remove castings from Replicast casting boxes as needed.
• Operate high-pressure and low-pressure water jetting units for ceramic removal.
• Remove fine ceramic mould materials from castings.
• Load and unload abrasive grit blasting (shot blasting) cabinets.
• Remove metal running, feeding, and gating systems using hand tools such as grinders, burrs, and abrasive belts.
• Prepare castings for welding based on NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) results.
• Dress castings back to drawing tolerance and profile.
• Perform weld mapping activities.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks.
• Use measurement tools such as vernier calipers, micrometres, and depth gauges to ensure precision.
• Work to tight tolerances and follow all required quality control procedures.

Key Requirements

• Experience in a metal finishing or casting environment, preferably with Ferrous alloys.
• Competence in using hand tools and operating heavy machinery.
• Familiarity with NDT and CMM processes is an advantage.
• Experience with water jetting, abrasive grit blasting, and saw cutting is beneficial.
• Forklift truck and overhead crane operation experience is preferred.
• Ability to work to exacting quality standards and tolerances.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including night shifts.
• Full Training available for the right person

Shift Pattern

• Monday - Thursday: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm
• Friday: 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm
• (Candidates must be open to night shifts)

If you're a detail-oriented individual with experience in ferrous metal finishing and are ready to contribute to a high-quality production environment, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from qualified, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 07856 919293.