Metal Polisher

Adalah Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

Job summary

Adalah Recruitment partners with a specialist manufacturing business seeking a Metal Polisher to join the finishing team. You will polish machined metal components to bright, mirror finishes using motors, orbital sanders and other finishing tools.

The role is on-site in Watford, 39.5 hours per week with probation, pension, private healthcare and on-site parking. Training will develop your craft toward long-term career in metal finishing.

Qualifications

• Previous manual metal polishing experience, ideally at least two years.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Polishing and finishing metal components to a 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 to meet quality expectations.
• Working to production deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Following health, safety, environmental and safe-working procedures.
• Using PPE and working safely.
• Supporting risk assessments and compliance.
• Developing knowledge across metal-finishing processes through training.

Skills

Manual metal polishing

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

Polishing motors

Orbital sanders

Diamond cutters

Job description

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, manual 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.

Your role as a Metal Polisher

You will use a range of polishing equipment, spindle 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 for the Metal Polisher 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

Hours and benefits of Metal Polisher / Finishing Technician

• 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

About you

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

We are looking for:

• Previous manual 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.