£15.91 - £16.53 GBP hourly
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.