Metal Dresser
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 to £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Blaydon, NE21 4SQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westray Recruitment Consultants |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1917 |
Summary
What's in it for you?
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.71 - £13.50 depending on experience
- 39 hours worked over 4 days Monday to Friday 07:00-17:15 - offering an excellent work-life balance
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Pension scheme
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of industries and projects
The Business
Westray Recruitment Group is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly reputable manufacturing business. Our client is a recognised leader within their field, supplying high-quality, precision-engineered components to a wide variety of sectors including offshore, energy, transport and aerospace.
With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a loyal customer base and a reputation for excellence.
The Role
As a Metal Dresser / Finishing Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring all fabricated and machined components are finished to the highest possible standards prior to dispatch or further processing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Dressing and finishing metal components to both customer and internal standards
- Removing sharp edges, burrs, weld spatter, and surface defects
- Using hand tools, grinders, linishersand polishing equipment
- Carrying out bright polishing, graining, and satin finishing
- Preparing components for painting, coating, or assembly
- Conducting visual and dimensional inspections to ensure quality compliance
- Working from engineering drawings and job specifications
- Supporting production flow and meeting deadlines
- Adhering to all health and safety procedures
The Person
- Previous experience in metal dressing, fabrication finishing, or a similar role
- Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium
- Competent in the use of hand tools and finishing equipment (e.g. grinders, linishers)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
To Apply
For more information or to apply for this position, please contact:
- Email: alaidler@westray.co.uk
- Telephone:0191 492 6622