Polisher/Fettler

Job Description:

Polisher / Fettler - Night shift

📍 Derby | 💼 Full-Time | 💷 £15.98 per hour plus 33% shift allowance 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Polisher / Fettlerto join our busy manufacturing operation at our Derby site. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-performance aerospace environment, where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Working Hours: 48 hours 

               Monday – Thursday: 18.00pm – 6:00am

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Overtime available
• Pension
• 25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days
• BUPA Healthcare
• Long Service awards
• Death in Service
• Free onsite Parking

Purpose of role and key accountabilities:

To carry out deburring/polishing of parts for the aerospace industry in a machine shop environment.

• Removing burrs and sharp edges using files, scrapers and rotary tools
• Grind/polish materials to drawing requirements using air/hand tools to achieve the required finish.
• Light polishing of various steel and aluminum components.
• Visual inspection of completed products.
• Completing appropriate documentation.
• Working to ISO 50001/14001/ 45001/9001 standards
•  As part of your role you will be asked to support the Energy team and consider energy reduction and savings within the scope of your role leading to continuous improvement.

Core skills/attributes needed:

• Ability to work from a list and take verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods and be physically fit to carry out role.
• Ability to carry out repetitive work and must have an honest and motivated approach to work undertaken.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work overtime as and when required.
• Must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• Must be able to work with measuring/inspection equipment.

The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;

• Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all
• Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
• Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
• Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
• People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community