Metal Dresser

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, linishers and 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:[email removed]

-  Telephone:0191 492 6622