Galvanising Operatives (Day Shift)

Leeds-Galvanising-; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime pay (time and a half)

28 days holidays (including bank hols)

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Leeds Galvanising & Powder Coating Ltd in Leeds is seeking a shop floor operative to join a small team responsible for loading/unloading, handling steel products and operating overhead cranes. You will work to meet quality standards, hit targets and follow safety rules in a busy galvanising and powder coating facility.

The role involves manual work, lifting, and a structured Monday-Thursday timetable with early starts. A forklift licence is preferred but training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience/background in galvanising or engineering manufacturing is desirable.
• A valid fork lift licence is desirable, although training can be given.
• Physically fit for manual work including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standard of finished product is met.
• Contribute to team performance by achievement of targets.
• Loading and unloading of jigs.
• Operation of overhead cranes.
• Handling of steel products.
• Hand-wiring products to jigs.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Loading/unloading operations

Overhead crane operation

Handling steel products

Hand-wiring to jigs

Safety procedures adherence

Job description

Leeds Galvanising & Powder Coating Ltd was f ounded over 20 years ago. We have grown from one of the smallest galvanisers in the country to the largest galvanising and powder coating plant in the North of England. We utilise the latest materials handling system and technology to ensure the highest quality and efficient processing results. Years of experience in the industry have forged us into the metal treatment experts we are today, and we offer a high-specification, professional service for customers throughout the UK.

We serve our customers by collecting steel products for galvanising and powder coating anddelivering the exceptionally finished product back to them with the highest customer service and maintaining our reputation as one of the leading providers.

What is the Job Role?

Ensure quality standard of finished product is met.

Contribute to team performance by achievement of targets.

Loading and unloading of jigs.

Operation of overhead cranes.

Handling of steel products.

Hand-wiring products to jigs .

Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidates will be part of a small team and must be able to work to the required targets and highest standards. Experience/background in galvanising or engineering manufacturing is desirable . A valid fork lift licence is also desirable, although training can be given by a registered instructor.

Please note that there is some manual work involved, including lifting, therefore you should be physically fit.

What can we offer?

• £13.50 per hour start rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4.30pm; 40 hours per week.
• Overtime available, paid at time and a half.
• 28 days paid holidays (224 hours), including bank holidays.
• Holidays increase with service to a maximum of 25 days (264 hours) pro rata plus bank holidays.
• Length of Service Gift Reward Scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.

Please note: In accordance with UK legislation, we will require evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom if you are offered employment.