Job Title: Metal Dresser Location: Ferryhill Salary: £15.25 per hour (including shift allowance) + Overtime Working Hours: 38.5 hours per week on a rotating two-shift pattern: Early Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–2:30pm; Friday, 6:00am–12:30pm Late Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–11:00pm; Friday, 12:30pm–7:00pm The successful candidate will complete their first-day induction on day shift before moving onto the two-shift rotation. Benefits Overtime paid at enhanced rates 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme* Death in Service (2x annual salary)* Employee Assistance Programme* 24/7 GP and wellbeing services* Discounted gym membership* Free on-site parking Kitchen facilities Safe working environment Permanent staff benefits apply once transitioned from temporary to permanent employment. The Company Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting Hydram Engineering in the search for an experienced Metal Dresser. Hydram Engineering is a leading manufacturing business based in Ferryhill, producing high-quality fabricated and manufactured components. This role provides an opportunity for an experienced Metal Dresser to join an established production team within a busy engineering environment. Job Description This Metal Dresser position involves finishing fabricated components to a high standard using a variety of hand and power tools. The majority of the work will involve dressing welds on components of different shapes and sizes in preparation for painting, with some components requiring a high-quality dressed finish as the final surface. * Dress and finish welds on fabricated components. * Work on components of varying shapes and sizes. * Use electric grinders, pneumatic grinders and pad sanding tools. * Prepare components to the required standard prior to painting. * Produce high-quality dressed finishes where components will remain unpainted. * Work through a variety of jobs independently. * Inspect your own work to ensure the required finish is achieved. * Follow relevant production and safety procedures. * Maintain a clean and organised working area. * Work as part of a small team while managing individual workloads independently. Skills & Experience * A minimum of 1 year's experience within a metal dressing or metal finishing environment. * Experience using electric grinders. * Experience using pneumatic grinders. * Experience using pad sanding tools. * Strong attention to detail and an understanding of high-quality surface finishes. * Ability to work effectively without close supervision. * Ability to manage different jobs independently. * Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings would be advantageous but is not essential. * Strong awareness of health and safety within a manufacturing environment. Why Should You Apply? If you're an experienced Metal Dresser looking for a long-term position within an established engineering manufacturer, this is an excellent opportunity to utilise your finishing skills while working across a varied range of fabricated components