Metal Polisher

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Ss131Qq, United Kingdom
Today
£14 – £19 ph

Salary

£14 – £19 ph

Posted
18 Sep 2026 (Today)

Night Shift Polisher / Fettler

Basildon, Essex

£14.06 per hour + Shift Allowance

Night Shift

Full-Time | Overtime Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedPolisher / Fettler to join a successful aerospace manufacturing environment in Basildon. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys working with precision-engineered components and maintaining the highest quality standards.

The Role

As aPolisher / Fettler, you will be responsible for the deburring, fettling and polishing of aerospace components to meet strict customer and drawing specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Removing burrs and sharp edges using files, scrapers and rotary tools
  • Grinding and polishing metal components to engineering drawing requirements using hand and air-powered tools
  • Light polishing of steel and aluminium parts to achieve the required finish
  • Carrying out visual inspections of completed components
  • Using measuring and inspection equipment to verify quality standards
  • Completing production and quality documentation accurately
  • Working in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 standards
  • Supporting continuous improvement and energy-saving initiatives within the department
  • Working safely and maintaining a clean, organised workstation

Requirements

  • Previous experience in polishing, fettling, deburring or finishing metal components
  • Experience within an engineering, aerospace or manufacturing environment is highly desirable
  • Ability to work from job lists, drawings and verbal instructions
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
  • Comfortable carrying out repetitive tasks and standing or sitting for extended periods
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience using hand tools, air tools and inspection equipment
  • Flexible approach with the ability to work overtime when required
  • Reliable, motivated and quality-focused

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will support:

  • Safety - maintaining a safe working environment for all employees
  • Quality - delivering a right-first-time approach
  • Cost - supporting continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
  • Delivery - ensuring customer deadlines and targets are achieved
  • People - contributing positively to a team-focused culture

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate of£14.06 per hour plus shift allowance
  • Regular overtime opportunities
  • Stable aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity to secure a long-term position with a respected engineering business

If you have experience inpolishing, fettling, deburring or metal finishing and are looking for your next opportunity on a permanent night shift, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.


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