Metal Fettler/Finisher
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 to £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 5% Pension Contribution |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | RG24 8UQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Winkworth Machinery Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role Objective: (brief summary of key function of role and where it fits into the organisation)
As part of our Fabrication & Finishing team, you’ll play a hands on role in preparing and finishing high quality manufactured components. Working closely with the Team Leader, you’ll help ensure every item meets our quality standards through careful fettling, polishing, and finishing. This is a great opportunity for someone energetic, practical, and eager to learn within a busy manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities: (list key tasks, responsibilities, deliverables etc.)
• Fettling and deburring of stainless steel and mild steel items.
• Cabinet and booth bead blasting of stainless-steel items.
• Prepare, pre-polish stainless steel items ready for finish polishing.
• Use of handheld equipment as applicable in the execution of tasks.
• Work to written manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain a good safe working environment as appropriate for the execution of tasks.
• Use of power tools and various equipment.
• Provide support and assistance to other areas of the business as requested from time to time.
Skills & Experience: (include generic, specific sector, people management, languages etc.)
• Experience in a workshop or production environment is helpful but not essential.
• Familiarity with jib cranes, overhead cranes, or forklift trucks is an advantage training can be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high‑quality work.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in confined spaces when needed.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well as part of a team.
Educational Qualifications:
Minimum academic level required: GCSE English
Ideal academic level preferred: NA
Professional Qualifications:
NA
Mobility Requirements: (requirement for national/international travel, overseas assignments)
No travel is foreseen.
Additional Specifications / Comments:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company.
As part of our Fabrication & Finishing team, you’ll play a hands on role in preparing and finishing high quality manufactured components. Working closely with the Team Leader, you’ll help ensure every item meets our quality standards through careful fettling, polishing, and finishing. This is a great opportunity for someone energetic, practical, and eager to learn within a busy manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities: (list key tasks, responsibilities, deliverables etc.)
• Fettling and deburring of stainless steel and mild steel items.
• Cabinet and booth bead blasting of stainless-steel items.
• Prepare, pre-polish stainless steel items ready for finish polishing.
• Use of handheld equipment as applicable in the execution of tasks.
• Work to written manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain a good safe working environment as appropriate for the execution of tasks.
• Use of power tools and various equipment.
• Provide support and assistance to other areas of the business as requested from time to time.
Skills & Experience: (include generic, specific sector, people management, languages etc.)
• Experience in a workshop or production environment is helpful but not essential.
• Familiarity with jib cranes, overhead cranes, or forklift trucks is an advantage training can be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high‑quality work.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in confined spaces when needed.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well as part of a team.
Educational Qualifications:
Minimum academic level required: GCSE English
Ideal academic level preferred: NA
Professional Qualifications:
NA
Mobility Requirements: (requirement for national/international travel, overseas assignments)
No travel is foreseen.
Additional Specifications / Comments:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company.