Metal Polisher

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Job security

Holiday entitlement 25 days + BH

On-site parking

Sick pay

Overtime opportunities

Autonomy in work

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Metal Polisher in Crawley to join a new unit on a permanent contract from day one. You will polish stainless steel components to a hygienic finish for food manufacturing, using grinding and polishing machinery and hand tools.

You'll work Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30 (11:00 finish on Fridays), with overtime opportunities and on-site parking. A keen eye for detail and the ability to lift heavy items are important; prior stainless steel finishing experience

Qualifications

• Experience in metal finishing, specifically stainless steel
• Ability to operate polishing machinery and hand tools
• Attention to detail to ensure defect-free finishes

Responsibilities

• Polish stainless steel components to a hygienic finish
• Operate grinding and polishing machinery
• Select appropriate tools and techniques for each job
• Inspect finished work for quality before it moves on
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace

Skills

Stainless steel polishing

Hand tool use

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Food manufacturing

Tools

Polishing machinery

Grinding tools

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