Job Title: Metal Dresser

Location: Billingham

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Recruiter: Stafforce Recruitment

Start Date: ASAP

Shifts: 2-Shift Rotation (Days & Backs)

• Induction Rate: £13.09 per hour
• Days (06:00 – 14:00): £15.18 per hour
• Backs (13:45 – 20:45): £16.36 per hour
• Plus Overtime Rates Available

Job Overview

Stafforce are recruiting for  experienced Metal Dressers to join our client’s production team in Billingham. The successful candidates will be responsible for grinding, straightening tubes, and dressing welds using overhead cranes and various metal finishing tools. This role is key to ensuring high-quality standards in metal components and offers a temporary to permanent opportunity.

• Grinding & Straightening: Remove surface defects and align tubes to exact tolerances
• Weld Dressing: Smooth and finish welds to meet safety and visual standards
• Overhead Crane Use: Operate overhead cranes safely to move tubes and materials
• Tool Maintenance: Clean and maintain equipment and workstations
• Quality Assurance: Inspect all finished work to meet internal specifications
• Safety Compliance: Follow site safety rules, use correct PPE, and maintain a safe work environment

• Previous experience in a similar metal dressing or finishing role
• Skilled in using grinders, dressing tools, and basic metalwork machinery
• Overhead crane experience preferred (certification is a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and consistent work quality

Cost Code s96