Galvanising Operative

Thrive Personnel; Bradford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a Bradford-based metal treatment facility for a Galvanising Operative. This hands-on, physically demanding role involves preparing components, loading/unloading, and general yard duties within a fast-paced environment.

Full training will be provided, with shifts rotating: Early 6am-2pm and Late 2pm-10pm. The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking and comfortable working as part of a team while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role requiring fitness and stamina.
• Ability to work in a busy industrial environment and follow safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal components for galvanising including cleaning and positioning.
• Assist with loading/unloading and moving materials around the yard.
• Support galvanising operations and maintain a clean, safe working area.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Health & safety aware

Manual handling

Job description

We are recruiting a Metal Galvanising Operative for our client based in Bradford.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Galvanising Operative to join a busy metal treatment and galvanising facility. This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role involving general yard duties, manual handling and supporting the galvanising process.

The successful candidate will be working within a fast-paced industrial environment, helping to ensure metal products are prepared, processed and finished to the required standards.

Full training will be provided for candidates who have the right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve preparing metal components for the galvanising process, including cleaning, handling and positioning materials ready for treatment. You will assist with loading and unloading metal products, moving materials around the yard and supporting the various stages of the galvanising operation.

Duties will also include general yard work, manual handling, operating equipment where trained, maintaining a clean and organised working area and following all health and safety procedures. You will be expected to work as part of a team to ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience within a manufacturing, metal processing, galvanising or heavy industrial environment would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided.

Candidates must be physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual and repetitive work. A good attitude towards health and safety is essential, along with the ability to work in a busy industrial environment.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who are punctual, motivated and able to work well as part of a team.

Working Hours

Rotating weekly shifts:

• Early Shift: 6am - 2pm
• Late Shift: 2pm - 10pm

What We Are Looking For

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure long‑term employment within an established metal treatment facility. We are looking for people who are keen to learn, have a strong work ethic and are happy working in a physically demanding industrial role