Polisher / Fettler

Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a Polisher / Fettler for its Basildon site. This role involves polishing and fettling components to meet high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, team-oriented, and eager to learn. Full training is provided, and the position offers various benefits, including competitive pay, a shift allowance, and generous holiday entitlement. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Shift allowance

Overtime available

Pension

25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days

Long service awards

Death in service

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and be trained.
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Polishing and fettling components to a high-quality standard.
• Working efficiently within a busy production environment.
• Following health & safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Reliable attitude

Teamwork

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Polisher / Fettler Nights – Manufacturing (Basildon)

We are currently recruiting a Polisher / Fettler to join our fast‑paced manufacturing team at our Basildon site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in manufacturing, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Polishing and fettling components to a high‑quality standard
• Working efficiently within a busy production environment
• Following health & safety and quality procedures
• Supporting the manufacturing team to meet production targets

Working Hours (39 hours per week)

Monday – Thursday: 19:30pm – 04:30am
Friday: 14:30pm – 19:30pm

Pay Rate

£14.06 per hour + 33% Shift allowance

What We're Looking For

• A positive, reliable attitude
• Willingness to learn and be trained
• Ability to work as part of a team in a hands‑on environment
• Previous manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Shift allowance
• Overtime available
• Pension
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days
• Long service awards
• Death in service

Purpose of role and key accountabilities

• To carry out deburring/polishing of parts for the aerospace industry in a machine shop environment.
• Removing burrs and sharp edges using files, scrapers and rotary tools.
• Grinding/polishing materials to drawing requirements using air/hand tools to achieve the required finish.
• Light polishing of various steel and aluminium components.
• Visual inspection of completed products.
• Completing appropriate documentation.
• Working to ISO 50001/14001/45001/9001 standards.
• Supporting the Energy team and considering energy reduction and savings within the scope of your role, leading to continuous improvement.

Core skills/attributes needed

• Ability to work from a list and take verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods and be physically fit to carry out the role.
• Ability to carry out repetitive work and must have an honest and motivated approach to work undertaken.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work overtime as and when required.
• Must have excellent hand‑eye coordination.
• Must be able to work with measuring/inspection equipment.

Supporting the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business

Safety: Work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all.
Quality: Support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a 'right first time' performance.
Cost: Support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders.
Delivery: Drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets.
People: Support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community.

If you're practical, motivated, and ready to learn, we'd love to hear from you.