Job Title:
Metal Dresser
Location:
Ferryhill
Shifts:
2-shift rotation
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Initial induction on day shift (Day 1)
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Then moving straight onto a rotating 2-shift pattern
Pay Rate:
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Advertised rate: £14.65 per hour (2-shift rate)
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Initial day shift rate: £12.21 per hour
The Role
Jackson Hogg is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Metal Dresser to join a busy fabrication and manufacturing environment in Ferryhill. This is a hands-on role focused on dressing and finishing welded components to a high standard, primarily in preparation for painting.
The successful candidate will work as part of a small team but must be comfortable working independently across a range of components and jobs.
Key Responsibilities
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Dressing and finishing welded components to a high standard
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Using a range of hand-held tools, including:
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Electric grinders
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Pneumatic grinders
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Pad sanding tools
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Preparing components of various shapes and sizes for painting
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Producing high-quality dressed finishes where parts are left unpainted
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Working accurately and efficiently to job requirements and deadlines
Candidate Requirements
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Minimum 1 year’s experience in a metal dressing / finishing environment
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Confident using hand-held grinding and sanding tools
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Able to work to a consistently high finish and quality standard
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Comfortable working unsupervised within a small team environment
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Reliable, safety-focused, and quality driven
Desirable (but not essential)
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Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings
What’s on Offer
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Competitive £14.65 per hour 2-shift rate
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Structured induction with clear transition onto shifts
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Stable, ongoing work in a manufacturing environment
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Opportunity to work on varied components and jobs
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Consultant
Molly Thompson
Molly has recently joined Jackson Hogg as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, bringing over three years of experience in temporary recruitment. Specialising in the industrial sector, she is passionate about connecting skilled professionals with the right opportunities and supporting businesses in finding the talent they need to succeed. Molly takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, delivering a personalised and professional recruitment service. In her spare time she loves watching football, going on muddy walks with her 2 dogs and cooking.
Senior Temporary Consultant - Industrial
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