
Widnes Galvanizing, part of the Joseph Ash Group is recruiting for a Production Supervisor for the Night Shift.
Your day to day
· Lead, develop and motivate direct reports to deliver or exceed objectives and KPIs
· Ensure compliance of company, legal and Health and Safety procedures and act on issues as necessary
· Be willing to get stuck in when needed and show a hands-on approach
· Shift Pattern on days – alternating 5:45am-14:00pm, 13:45pm-22:00pm
· Lead and supervise daily production operations, ensuring the plant meets output, quality, and safety targets.
· Coordinate workflow across kettle, pre‑treatment, fettling and dispatch areas.
· Monitor product quality, including coating thickness, drainage, surface finish, and adherence to BS EN ISO 1461 requirements.
· Train, coach, and support production operatives, promoting high standards of performance and behaviour.
· Communicate with management and otherdepartments (maintenance, transport, QC) to resolve issues quickly.
· Oversee equipment use, including cranes, forklifts, and process tanks—reporting faults and arranging repairs when required.
· Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety.
· Manage shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of ongoing issues and next‑step actions.
· Promote good housekeeping and 5S standards across all areas of the plant.
· Additional responsibilities as job role progresses
Skills and Qualifications
· Highly motivated and target driven.
· Have previous supervisory experience gained within a similar environment
· Health and safety qualified
· Enjoy working as part of a team
· Have experience of managing targets
· Excellent communication skills
· Organised and flexible
What we offer
· £16.25 responsibility allowance per hour
· £81.66 weekly shift allowance for night shift
· Weekly Pay
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
· Training and Development Opportunities
· ShareSave Scheme
· Reward Gateway - Smart spending and saving app
· Employee Assistance Programme including High Street Discounts and Cashback Schemes

We are a UK leader of steel finishing services including hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, shot blasting and powder coating. With nine plants in the UK we serve all types of customers from large construction companies and fabricators, to fencing and agricultural specifiers, government departments and even metal sculpture artists.
Whether your project is large or small we will thrive on the challenge of delivering exactly what you need.
With a heritage dating back to 1857, we're proud to galvanize and protect the UK's steel.