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Tata Steel UK; Llanwern; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days holidays per annum

Annual pay review

Quarterly bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Tata Steel UK Limited is seeking a Cranes and Lifting Team Member (Electrical) at Llanwern to maintain and improve crane systems, ensuring safety and reliability across site. You will diagnose faults, carry out planned maintenance, and work with a skilled team to meet stringent quality standards.

The role requires a recognised electrical apprenticeship and experience in heavy industrial maintenance, with knowledge of AC/DC crane systems and permit-to-work procedures.

Qualifications

• Completed an Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial maintenance for heavy manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of AC/DC crane systems and electrical equipment.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnosis on drive systems.
• Good understanding of electrical maintenance procedures and safety standards.
• Experience with permit-to-work systems and authorization processes.
• Ability and willingness to work at height.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of modern electrical controls and safety protocols.
• Willing to develop skills across maintenance disciplines.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and improve processes.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Good IT, communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in heavy industrial/steelmaking environments is advantageous.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable.
• SAP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Participate in team activities to achieve departmental objectives.
• Respond to electrical, engineering, quality and safety issues and take corrective action.
• Support safe and efficient operation of cranes and lifting equipment across site.
• Diagnose faults and respond to plant breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Develop and maintain understanding of electrical systems and issue permits to work when authorized.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance plant reliability, safety and performance.
• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections and repairs on electrical crane and lifting systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to deliver reliable maintenance support.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, workmanship and compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

AC/DC crane systems

Fault-finding

Permit-to-work systems

Working at height

IT skills & teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cranes and Lifting Team Member – Electrical

Department: Cranes

Location: Llanwern

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Band: FEP

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Interviews to be conducted on w/c 30th November

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

What you will do:

As a Cranes and Lifting Team Member (Electrical), you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of our crane and lifting equipment. Working as part of a skilled team, you will support operational activities, respond to plant issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring all work is carried out to the highest safety and quality standards.

• Ensure all work activities are carried out in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Participate in team activities and use your skills and experience to help achieve departmental objectives.
• Respond to electrical, engineering, quality and safety issues, taking appropriate corrective action where required.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of cranes and lifting equipment across site.
• Diagnose faults and respond to plant breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electrical systems, including issuing permits to work where authorised.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities aimed at enhancing plant reliability, safety and performance.
• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections and repairs on electrical crane and lifting systems.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to deliver reliable and effective maintenance support.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, workmanship and compliance in all aspects of the role.

What you will need:

We're looking for a motivated and safety-conscious electrical professional with experience in industrial maintenance and a strong understanding of crane and lifting systems. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, solving technical problems, and supporting the safe operation of critical equipment across site.

• Completed a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in a relevant electrical maintenance role, ideally within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of AC/DC crane systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Proven ability to fault-find and diagnose issues on AC/DC drive systems.
• Good understanding of electrical maintenance procedures, practices and safety standards.
• Experience of electrical permit-to-work systems, including permit issuing and authorisation processes.
• Ability and willingness to work at height.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• A good understanding of modern electrical systems, controls and safety protocols.
• Flexible approach with the willingness to develop skills across other maintenance disciplines.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and improve process knowledge.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and perform effectively under pressure.
• Good IT, communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience within a heavy industrial, steelmaking or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification is desirable.
• SAP experience is desirable.

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainabilityis at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuouslyimprovingour performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here

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To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube