Electrical and/or Process Control & Automation Craft

Tata Steel; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Electrical/Process Control & Automation Craft to join their Trostre site. The role involves maintaining electrical systems, diagnosing faults, and supporting new team training. Ideal candidates should have HNC qualifications and relevant industrial experience. Along with a competitive salary and 35 days of holidays, this position offers a dynamic work environment focused on sustainability and technological innovation.

Benefits

Market competitive salary

35 days holidays

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level, typically gained via a craft or modern apprenticeship.
• Relevant plant or heavy industrial experience.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in plant equipment and automation systems.
• Support training of new team members.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Safety protocols understanding

Strong IT and communication skills

Education

HNC in electrical/process control engineering

Tools

PLCs

Digital drives

AC/DC motors

Job description

Are you looking to work in a dynamic and evolving environment - one where your daily efforts contribute to the UK's growth and help deliver over 100,000 meals to tables every day? Do you thrive in a team that strives for continuous improvement and takes pride in being part of something bigger? As an Electrical/Process Control & Automation Craft, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of maintenance, inspection, and fault resolution to support safe and reliable production. You will:

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems
• Diagnose and repair faults in plant equipment and automation systems
• Provide electrical expertise to improve plant performance and reliability
• Work in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Support the training of new team members
• Contribute to improvement activities and technical investigations

You’ll be working with systems such as PLCs, digital drives and AC/DC motors, will interpret technical drawings and ensure maintenance is completed to high engineering standards.

Qualifications

You’ll ideally be qualified to HNC level, typically gained via a craft or modern apprenticeship in electrical/process control engineering. You should also have:

• Relevant plant or heavy industrial experience
• A good understanding of modern electrical systems and safety protocols
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good IT and communication skills

We’re part of the global Tata Group, and Tata Steel UK is leading the way in sustainable steel production. With a landmark £1.5 billion investment at our Port Talbot site, we’re not just transforming our operations – we’re shaping the future of green manufacturing in the UK.

Last week marked a proud milestone: the launch of a new Electric Arc Furnace, symbolising a bold step into a cleaner, more sustainable era for British industry. This development supports jobs, fuels innovation, and reflects our deep‑rooted commitment to responsible industrial leadership. This initiative is part of Tata Group’s broader investment in the UK, across sectors like steel, automotive, and technology – demonstrating a strong and enduring partnership with this country.

About Our Trostre Site

At Tata Steel UK, our packaging business based at Trostre is the UK’s only manufacturer of steel packaging. We play a vital role in supplying high‑quality steel to the UK, European, and global markets. Each year, Trostre transforms 400,000 tonnes of premium steel into packaging materials for food, aerosols, and other specialty applications used in everyday life. We’re proud to deliver the world‑class, sustainable steel packaging that today’s customers demand. It’s not just what we do – it’s why we exist.

Benefits

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
• 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 an employee assistance programme as well as an employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.