Patination & Finishing Technician - Lighting

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Mitcham is seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to finalize metal components for lighting products. The role includes responsibilities such as chemical patination, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining workshop standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles, preferably in metal work and lighting. The job offers a salary of around £26k, a bonus scheme, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Lighting experience is preferred but not essential.
• Patinating experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components.
• Manage workload efficiently against the workshop's schedule.
• Work closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop.

Skills

Metal work

Basic wiring

Using tools

Patination

Job description

Overview

Patination & Finishing Technician to join a manufacturing business specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. Responsible for finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to high brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components in our lighting range, including painting, gilding, hand-colouring, polishing, and assembling designs.
• Manage workload efficiently against the workshop's schedule to ensure deadlines are met and update the manager as tasks are completed.
• Report problems promptly to the manager and take steps to mitigate or resolve issues to maintain client satisfaction where suitable.
• Ensure all orders are completed accurately and to workshop targets.
• Label finished items clearly with the correct order numbers.
• Work closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop to maintain tidy, organised and safe storage for lighting components and materials.
• Follow all electrification procedures precisely.
• Maintain tools and machinery with regular cleaning, care, and safe storage when not in use.
• Prepare, store, and dispose of chemicals safely in accordance with safety regulations.

Requirements

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

Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £26k.
• Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) — 1 payment in July, 1 payment 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 1.5x.