Metal Polisher

Rubicon Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Long-term security

Holiday leave up to 25 days + BH

Parking on-site

Sick pay

Fixed work schedule 07:30–16:30 (Frid.

Overtime opportunities

Autonomy

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a Metal Polisher in Crawley to join a growing, employee-owned business on a permanent contract. The role focuses on finishing stainless steel components to a flawless, hygienic standard in a food-manufacturing environment.

You will operate grinding and polishing machinery, select appropriate tools, inspect finished work, and maintain an orderly workspace. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of polishing experience and good attention to detail, with the fitness

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in metal polishing, ideally stainless steel finishing.
• Experience in food manufacturing or hygienic fabrication is desirable.
• Confident with hand tools and polishing machinery, able to spot defects by sight.

Responsibilities

• Polish stainless steel components to a smooth, hygienic finish per industry standards.
• Operate grinding and polishing machinery to remove stains and achieve consistent surfaces.
• Choose appropriate tools and techniques for each job to ensure the finish is exact.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality standards before moving on.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace at all times.

Skills

Polishing

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Tools

Grinding machinery

Polishing machinery

Job description

Metal Polisher | Crawley | Up to £19.27 per hour

If you take pride in a flawless stainless finish, this Metal Polisher role is built around exactly that. The business has just taken on a brand new unit to keep up with growth, and the order book already runs into next August. You'll be joining on a permanent contract from day one.

As a Metal Polisher, you will benefit from:

• A permanent contract from day one
• Long-term job security within a growing, employee-owned business
• Holiday rising to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Joining a business investing in a brand new, fully kitted out unit
• Free on-site parking
• Company sick pay scheme
• A consistent Monday to Friday schedule (07:30 to 16:30, finishing at 11:00 on Fridays)
• Time-and-a-half overtime opportunities
• Autonomy in your day-to-day work

As a Metal Polisher, your responsibilities will include:

• Polishing stainless steel components to a smooth, hygienic finish in line with food industry standards
• Operating grinding and polishing machinery to remove stains and achieve consistent surface finishes
• Selecting the right hand tools and techniques for each job to get the finish exactly right
• Inspecting finished work closely to confirm it meets quality standards before it moves on
• Maintaining a clean, organised workspace at all times

As a Metal Polisher, your experience will include:

• At least 1 year of hands-on metal polishing experience, ideally finishing stainless steel
• Experience within food manufacturing, hygienic fabrication or a similar precision environment is highly desirable
• Confident use of hand tools and polishing machinery, with knowledge of different polishing techniques
• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to spot defects through close visual inspection
• The physical fitness to handle some heavy lifting as part of the role

If you want a Metal Polisher role where your finish is genuinely relied on, in a business with real security and growth behind it, this one's worth a serious look.