Galvaniser

Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd is seeking a galvaniser for the Te Rapa, Hamilton site. This full-time, permanent role covers the complete galvanising process on a night shift, from prep to finish. You’ll be trained on the job, work safely with heat, chemicals, and heavy lifting, and contribute to durable steel products nationwide.

No prior galvanising experience is required, but a proactive attitude, reliability, and safety focus are essential. Forklift and crane experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Reliability, punctuality and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
• Experience with heavy physical work is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel in the black end and segregate items for safety.
• Maintain acid baths for effective pickling.
• Dip steel into molten zinc, inspect and finish on the white end; pack and stack responsibly.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team player

Tools

Forklift licence (F endorsement)

Overhead gantry crane operation

Chemicals handling knowledge

Job description

Galvaniser

Closing Date: 19/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: 14 Manchester Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton,3200

Job Category: Operations

Steel & Tube is one of New Zealand’s leading steel solutions providers, with over 70 years as a proud Kiwi company. Our galvanising division applies a durable zinc coating through the hot-dip process to prevent corrosion on steel used in construction, infrastructure, rural, and engineering projects nationwide. Join our Te Rapa team reporting to the Operations Manager.

About The Role

This is a full-process, hands-on manual labour role in an industrial setting. You'll work across all stages of galvanising in our night shift.

• Preparing steel in the black end (segregating and handling contaminated items)
• Maintaining acid baths for effective pickling
• Safely dipping steel into the molten zinc kettle and finishing on the white end (inspecting, fettling to remove excess zinc, packing, and stacking job lots safely)

Expect a physically demanding environment with heat, chemicals, and heavy lifting. Safety is non-negotiable, and you'll keep areas clear of hazards, assist customers when required, and communicate proactively to maintain quality, efficiency, and smooth operations. Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided to get you up to speed.

About You

We're after people with the right attitude for this tough but rewarding job. You're a reliable, good sort who turns up on time every day, gets on well with the team, and genuinely cares about everyone's safety.

You're used to heavy physical work, stay alert to solve problems ahead of time, think practically, and take pride in producing high-quality finished steel. No prior galvanising experience is needed as we'll train you, but it would be advantageous.

Desirable experience: Forklift licence (F endorsement), overhead gantry crane operation, experience with chemicals, or health & safety training.

You must be eligible to work in NZ without visa restrictions.

Why Steel & Tube

Work with a tight-knit, supportive crew that lives our values in a safety-first culture. You'll gain valuable skills in a key industrial process, contribute directly to durable steel products across the country, and enjoy opportunities for ongoing development in a stable, respected NZ company.

If you're ready for a challenging, hands-on, night shift role where your effort keeps New Zealand strong.