Galvanising Operative

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run expanding business in North Wales is looking for Galvanising Operatives to join their collaborative team. This role involves various duties in the galvanising process while ensuring high standards of safety and quality. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for long-term career progression.

Benefits

24 Days holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Length of service awards

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Candidate should have strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality standards.
• Previous industrial experience advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process metal products for galvanising.
• Conduct regular quality inspections and maintain production documentation.
• Operate overhead cranes and ensure high health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

S&D Trade Recruitment is working with one of our long-term clients to recruit Galvanising Operatives for a manufacturing facility in Cynwyd, North Wales. This site is commutable from Corwen, Wrexham, Tyn-y-cefn, and Bala. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a family-run, expanding business with a collaborative culture offering real long-term career progression and job security. You will be part of a team operating within a clean, modern manufacturing facility.

Shift patterns Week 1: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm & Saturday 6am - 12pm and Week 2: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm - Pay rate is 14.95 per hour.

Galvanising Operative Duties:

• Form part of a team working on galvanising component parts.
• Be trained to work in all areas of the galvanising plant, including loading and unloading jigs and operating overhead cranes.
• Prepare and process metal products through the galvanising process to ensure high-quality corrosion protection.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, fettling, and jigging metal items for galvanising.
• Operate overhead cranes and other machinery safely throughout the galvanising process.
• Conduct regular quality inspections of galvanised components to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance of galvanising equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and maintain high standards of Health and Safety and quality expectations.
• Work collaboratively with team members and shift supervisors to meet production targets.

Galvanising Operative Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work in all areas of the galvanising plant, including loading and unloading jigs and operating overhead cranes.
• Commitment to following Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining high Health and Safety and quality standards.
• Previous industrial experience advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime when required.
• Commitment to wearing all issued PPE and adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Galvanising Operative Benefits:

• 24 Days holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Length of service awards.
• Free on-site car parking.

The Galvanising Operative role is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, who are operating as an employment business and acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.