Metal Dresser

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

24/7 GP Service

Wellbeing services

Free on-site parking

Kitchen facilities

Safe working environment

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Metal Dresser for a client in Ferryhill. This temp-to-perm role involves working in a small team, using a range of hand tools, and dressing welds to prepare components for painting.

You may work on days or a two-shift pattern, with progression to permanent staff. Competitive hourly rates and a benefits package are provided as described in the ad.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in a metal dressing/finishing environment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings is desirable.
• The ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Dress welds on components of various shapes and sizes to a high standard.
• Use hand tools including grinders and sanding tools as part of finishing.
• Ensure parts have a dressed finish before painting.
• Work unsupervised in a small team to complete varied jobs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Unsupervised work

Tools

Hand tools

Electric grinders

Pneumatic grinders

Pad sanding tools

Job description

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Metal Dresser, for a client located in Ferryhill. This is a Temp to Perm role. Working as part of a small team, working with a variety of hand tools, within your scope of responsibility.

Metal Dresser Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working with a variety of hand tools including electric grinders, pneumatic grinders and pad sanding tools.
• Dressing welds on components of various shapes and sizes ready for painting.
• Ensuring parts are left with a dressed finish to a high standard.
• Working unsupervised in a team, working through various jobs without assistance.

Metal Dresser Applicants:

• Must have 1+ years' experience of working in a metal dressing/finishing environment.
• Experience of working to and understanding engineering drawings is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to work unsupervised.

Company Benefits:

Temporary Staff:

• 38.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon - Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays - paid hourly
• EAP, 247GP, Wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe working environment

Our client reserves the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultation. (25% shift premium: Sunday 7pm - 6am, Monday to Thursday 11pm - 6am (20 min break). Monday to Thursday 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday 12:30pm - 7:00pm. Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm, Friday 6:00am - 12:30pm).

Permanent Staff (once moved over from temp to perm):

• Death in Service Insurance of 2 x salary - from day 1
• Pension - 5% employee / 4% employer
• EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing services
• Discounted gym membership

Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business, alongside opportunities to mentor and support less experienced team members. Applicants must be 18 or over for health and safety reasons.

Initially starting on dayshift for induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation.

Hourly rates:

• Days: £12.71
• 2-shift £15.25

Day Shift:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 12.30pm.

2-Shifts:

Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 11pm and Friday 12.30pm - 7pm & Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.30pm and Friday 6am - 12.30pm