Yard Operative & Relief Driver in Bilston

Yard Operative & Relief Driver in Bilston

Bilston Full-Time On-site
Joseph Ash Ltd

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is looking to recruit a Yard Operative & Relief Driver to join the team in Bilston.

Working Hours

39 per week. Actual hours will depend upon duties being completed.

Yard - 4am – 12am or 6am – 2pm

Driving - 6am – 4pm (variable dependent upon route)

Rate of Pay

Driving Class 1 – Β£18.21 per hour

Driving Class 2 & Yard – Β£15.24 per hour

About Joseph Ash Galvanizing

Part of the Hill and Smith Group, Joseph Ash Galvanizing operates nine galvanizing plants across the UK and is part of Hill & Smith PLC, a leading international group of companies specialising in engineering, infrastructure, and industrial solutions.

For more information, visit:

  • www.josephash.co.uk
  • www.hsholdings.co.uk

The role will primarily support the Yard Supervisor to handle steel products and co-ordinate the placement within the yard. In addition it will provide holiday and sickness cover for Class C&E drivers. Ensure galvanizing quality standards through quality inspections.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with the yard supervisor, direct and coordinate the placement of goods in designated storage or processing areas.
  • Ensure materials are stored in compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Accurately weigh incoming goods and materials upon arrival at the yard.
  • Verify that all weights meet expected values and report any discrepancies.
  • General handling of steel products
  • Working closely with production, sales and transport to ensure efficient loading and handling to ensure that yard activity is aligned to factory and customer requirements.
  • Ensuring that the yard is clean in accordance with company standards.
  • Completing pre- use operational vehicle defect checks (Using the FleetCheck Mobile App Systems)
  • Completing Load Safety Checks (Using the FleetCheck App Systems)
  • Assisting with loading and unloading operations
  • Being responsible for the safety of their load and ensuring its security with the use of Ratchet Straps on flatbed trailers and vehicles.
  • Compliance with all current company & legal procedures & requirements.
  • Conduct final quality checks on finished products in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461, ensuring they meet the required galvanizing quality standards.

What We Are Looking For

  • Hold a current driving licence with the correct entitlement C+E
  • A minimum of 12 months HGV driving experience
  • No more than 6 unspent penalty points.
  • They must hold a current driver Tachograph Card with less than 6 months of expiry
  • Driver CPC Card with an expiry of less than 12 months.
  • Ideally have experience in transporting steel products.
  • Forklift truck licence.
  • Experience working on a weighbridge and with stock control.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Previous experience of working in a manufacturing or steel environment would be desirable but is not essential.

Take a look at the great benefits we have on offer:

  • 25 days holiday plus annual bank holidays
  • Reward Gateway - Smart Spending and Saving App
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On-site Mental Health First Aid support
  • Death in Service Benefit – 3 x annual salary

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Yard Operative & Relief Driver in Bilston employer: Joseph Ash Ltd

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chesterfield where innovation and teamwork thrive. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a strong focus on employee well-being through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support, we are committed to fostering professional growth and a positive workplace culture. Join us to lead a dedicated sales team and make a significant impact in the civil engineering sector while enjoying a rewarding career path.

Joseph Ash Ltd

Contact Details:

Joseph Ash Ltd Recruitment Team