Galvanizing Operative (Nights)

Joseph Ash Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,727,000 - 47,310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Annual bonus

Job summary

Joseph Ash Group in Chesterfield is hiring Galvanizing Operatives to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves galvanizing steel products, operating cranes (training provided), and ensuring safety and quality across the process.

Shifts include nights with a competitive hourly rate and a yearly bonus; we value reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic with real opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Positive, hands-on team players with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work in a manual, physical environment.
• Good communication and safety-focused.
• Reliability and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and secure steel products to jigs for galvanizing.
• Operate overhead cranes (training provided).
• Dip steel into molten zinc to protect against corrosion.
• Finish and inspect products to top-quality standards.
• Keep work area clean, organised and safe.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety-focused

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Experience in manufacturing or galvanizing is a plus

Tools

Overhead cranes

Manual handling

Job description

Galvanizing Operatives – Joseph Ash, Chesterfield
Part of the Joseph Ash Group | A Hill & Smith Company

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire - Full Time

Monday 10pm - 6.30am

Tuesday - Thursday 10pm - 6am

Friday 6pm - 2am

£15.91 - 16.53 per hour + Shift Premiums + Annual Bonus

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Want to be part of a team that takes pride in creating high-quality, long-lasting steel products?

Joseph Ash, Chesterfield– part of the respected Joseph Ash Group and Hill & Smith Holdings – is currently hiring Galvanizing Operatives to join our dedicated team. This is your opportunity to become a key part of a fast-paced, supportive, and forward-thinking manufacturing environment, with excellent benefits and real opportunities for career progression.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll be involved in every step of the galvanizing journey - helping to protect steel products used across the UK and beyond.

• Preparing and securing steel products to jigs for galvanizing
• Operating overhead cranes (training provided)
• Dipping steel into molten zinc to protect against corrosion
• Finishing and inspecting products for top-quality standards
• Ensuring your work area remains clean, organised, and safe

Whether you're in the jigging area, working at the galvanizing baths, or finishing in the fettling bay, you’ll be part of a crucial process that keeps the UK’s infrastructure strong and rust-free.

What We're Looking For:

We’re looking for positive, hands-on team players who aren’t afraid of a bit of heavy lifting and who enjoy getting stuck in.

• A strong work ethic and “can-do” attitude
• Willingness to work in a manual, physical environment
• Team spirit and good communication skills
• Reliability and a focus on safety
• Previous experience in manufacturing or galvanizing is a plus – but not essential

Full training is provided – all we ask for is your energy, commitment, and drive to learn.