Metal Polisher

Adalah Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Adalah Recruitment currently seeks a Metal Polisher / Finishing Technician in Hertfordshire to join a specialist manufacturing team. You will polish and finish machined metal components to bright, mirror-like finishes using polishing motors, orbital sanders and diamond cutters, working to tight production deadlines.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a clear training path and opportunities to develop a skilled craft in metal finishing, safety-conscious manufacturing

Qualifications

• Hands-on metal polishing experience
• Experience with bright or mirror finishes
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
• Comfort with hands-on production environments

Responsibilities

• Polish and finish metal components to high standards
• Produce bright and mirror-polished finishes
• Use polishing motors, orbital sanders and diamond cutters
• Grind, fettling and linishing when required
• Inspect work to ensure quality, meet deadlines and safety procedures
• Follow health, safety and PPE requirements and participate in risk assessments

Skills

Metal polishing

Polishing motors

Orbital sanders

Diamond cutters

Attention to detail

Tools

Polishing motors

Orbital sanders

Diamond cutters

Job description

Metal Polisher / Finishing Technician

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £25,000–£30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

A specialist manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Metal Polisher / Finishing Technician to join its busy finishing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on metal polishing experience who takes real pride in achieving exceptional standards. You will work on high-quality metal components for premium and technically demanding applications, preparing them to an outstanding finish before and after further treatment processes.

The role

You will use a range of polishing equipment, mops and compounds to transform machined metal components into high‑quality bright and mirror finishes. The position combines independent, detail‑focused work with close collaboration across an experienced production team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Polishing and finishing metal components to a consistently high standard
• Producing bright and mirror‑polished finishes
• Using polishing motors, orbital sanders, diamond cutters and other finishing equipment
• Grinding, fettling and linishing where required
• Inspecting work carefully to ensure it meets quality expectations
• Working to production deadlines while maintaining accuracy and workmanship
• Following all relevant health, safety, environmental and safe‑working procedures
• Using supplied PPE and working safely within a well‑ventilated production environment
• Supporting risk assessments and general compliance activity when required
• Developing knowledge across the full range of metal‑finishing processes through structured on‑the‑job training

About you

You will be practical, reliable and quality‑driven, with a genuine interest in developing a specialist craft.

We are looking for:

• Previous metal polishing experience, ideally at least two years
• Experience using polishing motors, orbital sanders and/or diamond cutters
• Experience in bright or mirror polishing metalwork
• Exposure to grinding, fettling or linishing
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive, approachable and willing‑to‑learn attitude
• Good timekeeping, reliability and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfort with hands‑on work and being on your feet for much of the day

Training will be tailored to the successful candidate's existing skill level, offering the chance to build a long‑term career in a highly skilled area of manufacturing.

Hours and benefits

• 39.5 hours per week
• Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am–1:00pm
• Overtime may be available after successful completion of probation, paid at time and a half
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Free on‑site parking
• Casual dress
• Permanent role, subject to a 12-week probationary period