Patination & Finishing Technician - Lighting

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded manufacturing business in Greater London seeks a Patination & Finishing Technician. The role involves the finishing and patination of lighting products while ensuring timely completion of orders. The ideal candidate has experience in metal work and basic wiring. This position offers a salary of circa £26k, a bonus scheme, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible hours

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience with metal work, basic wiring, or using tools is ideal.
• Lighting and patinating experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical patination and finishing of metal components in the lighting range.
• Efficiently manage workload in line with the workshop's schedule.
• Report problems to the manager and take action to resolve issues.
• Ensure all orders are completed accurately to workshop targets.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Metal work

Basic wiring skills

Job description

We are seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join our well-regarded manufacturing business, specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will join our skilled team responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to the high standards our brand is known for.

You will be responsible for ensuring lighting orders are completed in accordance with the workshop's schedule and performance targets. This includes taking proper care of all tools and equipment in use, and contributing to a clean, well-organised, and safe working environment.

Patination & Finishing Technician Job Overview

• Carrying out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components in our lighting range, including painting, gilding, hand-colouring, polishing, and assembling designs.
• Managing your workload efficiently in line with the lighting workshop's schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and updating your manager as each task is completed.
• Reporting any problems promptly to your manager, and where suitable, taking steps to mitigate or resolve issues to maintain client satisfaction.
• Ensuring all orders are completed accurately and to workshop targets.
• Labelling all finished items clearly with the correct order numbers.
• Working closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop to maintain tidy, organised and safe storage for lighting components and materials.
• Following all electrification procedures precisely.
• Maintaining all tools and machinery, ensuring regular cleaning, care, and safe storage when not in use.
• Preparing, storing, and disposing of chemicals safely in accordance with safety regulations.

Patination & Finishing Technician Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ideally experienced with metal work, basic wiring, or using tools
• Lighting experience preferred but not essential
• Patinating experience preferred but not essential

Patination & Finishing Technician Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £26k
• Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) – 1 paid in July, 1 paid in December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible hours 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)
• Overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times