Production Operative

Adecco; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Permanent role

Job summary

Adecco in the United Kingdom is seeking a Dressing Operative to polish, linish and finish precision metal components in a rotating shift pattern. The role is full-time (38 hours) with a permanent contract based in Sheffield, and involves operating finishing machinery to meet exact specifications.

You will read engineering drawings, use abrasive belts and finishing tools, perform first-off checks, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating polishing, linishing, grinding or metal finishing equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate polishing, linishing, and finishing equipment to achieve surface finishes.
• Use abrasive belts, tapes and hand tools to dress components.
• Read engineering drawings and perform first-off checks.
• Employ measuring equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Adhere to quality procedures and health & safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Polishing equipment operation

Linishing

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment use

Manual finishing tools

Quality focused

Teamwork

Tools

Abrasive belts

Polishing wheels

Job description

Job Title

Dressing Operative (Polishing & Finishing)

Location

Sheffield

Salary

£14.43ph plus weekly shift allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time (38 hours per week)

Shift

Rotating

Shift Schedule

• Week 1:
  • Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
  • Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm
• Week 2:
  • Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for precision in polishing, linishing, grinding, or metal finishing? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits with our client, a leading player in the engineering sector. They are seeking a dedicated Dressing Operative to contribute to their dynamic manufacturing environment, where high-precision metal components are produced for specialist industries.

This role is hands-on, where the successful candidate will operate polishing, linishing, and finishing machinery to ensure the highest quality of workmanship. The ability to work with various manual and machine-assisted finishing tools, coupled with a keen eye for detail, will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate polishing, linishing, and finishing equipment to achieve the required surface finishes.
• Utilise abrasive belts, tapes, and hand-held finishing tools to blend and dress components.
• Conduct glazing and polishing activities in accordance with stringent quality specifications.
• Perform profile finishing and blending of precision-engineered components.
• Execute first-off checks and inspections before production runs commence.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Employ measuring equipment to confirm products meet dimensional requirements.
• Complete rework and corrective finishing activities as necessary.
• Adhere to all quality procedures, work instructions, and health & safety standards.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in operating polishing, linishing, grinding, dressing, or metal finishing equipment.
• Familiarity with abrasive belts, polishing wheels, spindles, or similar finishing machinery.
• Competence in manual operations with hand-held finishing tools.
• Background in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable

• Experience in aerospace, medical device, precision engineering, or metal component manufacturing.
• Proficiency in using measuring equipment or shadowgraphs.

What's On Offer

• A permanent full-time role with a competitive salary of £29,580 per year.
• An early finish every Friday, ensuring a great work-life balance.
• Opportunities for overtime to boost earnings.
• Structured training and development programmes to enhance skills.
• A stable manufacturing environment with growth potential.
• The chance to develop multi-skilled engineering and finishing capabilities.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.