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Frank England & Co Ltd; Retford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE supplied

Job summary

Frank England & Co Ltd, based in Retford, is seeking a reliable stone polisher to join our factory team. You will polish and finish granite memorials to required standards, with training provided for the right candidate with practical ability and attention to detail.

The role involves polishing, inspection, packing and dispatch, plus safe handling of stone and adherence to wet-working methods to minimise dust. PPE is supplied.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a can-do attitude.
• Practical with hand-held tools and machinery.
• Patient with attention to detail in repetitive tasks.
• Capable of producing consistent, high-quality work.
• Willing to learn and follow established methods.

Responsibilities

• Polish and finish granite memorials to required standard.
• Inspect, pack and dispatch finished work.
• Identify scratches, chips and imperfections for rework.
• Check completed work against job specifications and quality standards.
• Move stone safely using lifting equipment.
• Follow wet-working methods to minimise stone dust exposure.
• Wear and maintain PPE.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and safe.
• Assist with other factory duties as required.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Hand-held tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Manual/repetitive work

Teamwork

Tools

Wet-polishing equipment

Lifting equipment

Job description

• Reliable, punctual and prepared to work the stated fixed hours
• Practical and comfortable using hand-held tools and machinery
• Patient and able to maintain attention to detail
• Capable of producing repetitive work to a consistently high standard
• Willing to learn and follow established working methods
• Able to work safely as part of a small factory team
• Comfortable with the physical nature of handling and finishing stone

The working times can be discussed for the right candidate should some flexibility be required for the role.

About the role

Frank England & Co Ltd is a wholesale memorial supplier based in Retford. We are looking for a reliable and practical person to join our factory team as a stone polisher.

The successful candidate will polish and finish granite memorials to the required standard before they are inspected, packed and dispatched to customers.

Previous stone-polishing experience would be helpful but is not essential. Full training can be provided for somebody with the right attitude, practical ability and attention to detail.

PPE supplied

• Polishing granite memorials and components using wet-polishing equipment
• Producing a consistent, high-quality finish on faces, edges and shaped sections
• Identifying scratches, chips and other imperfections requiring further attention
• Checking completed work against job specifications and quality standards
• Handling and moving stone safely using the appropriate lifting equipment
• Following wet-working methods and other controls designed to minimise exposure to stone dust
• Wearing the required personal protective equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining polishing equipment
• Keeping the working area clean, organised and safe
• Assisting with other factory duties when required