Electrical Engineer

7 Steel UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension

Life assurance

Rewards

Gym Discounts

Holidays 25 days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

MyMindPal

Free on-site parking

Job summary

7 Steel UK is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Rod and Bar Mill team. You’ll lead electrical activities, work on large-scale machinery, and cross-collaborate with engineers and shift managers to keep the plant running.

The role requires a BSc in Electrical Engineering with hands-on experience in SCADA/HMI and PLC systems, plus strong motor control knowledge. We offer robust benefits and a focus on safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI and PLC systems essential.
• Strong knowledge of large AC/DC motor controls, invertors and converters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise, schedule and manage electrical activities (maintenance, shutdowns, repairs).
• Undertake performance reviews for electrical craftspeople.
• Ensure risk assessments, method statements and permits are created and followed.

Skills

SCADA/HMI experience

PLC systems experience

Motor controls (AC/DC)

Education

BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Up to £52,000 plus £2,550 callout & 10% bonus

Joining our Rod and Bar Mill team as an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be working on some of the largest pieces of kit and machinery you’ll find in the industry. Some of your responsibilities will include…

• Plan, prioritise, schedule, and manage electrical activities, for example planned maintenance programmes, shut-downs, or emergency repairs.
• Undertake development performance reviews for electrical craftspeople.
• Ensure that risk assessments, method statements and permits are created, implemented and followed.
• Estimate the cost, time, and resources required for repair and improvement projects.
• Work directly with engineers in other disciplines and shift managers to ensure effective running of the process.

Working within the wider Engineering Management Team, you’ll be leading and managing projects as well as a team of Electrical Technicians. Analysis, design and planning are important responsibilities, as well as being down on the plant and getting stuck in.

You will be an experienced Electrical Engineer, who is passionate about continuous learning and is always looking to widen their skill set. You will have experience in a heavy industry environment, and enjoy hands on, practical engineering.

You will need…

• BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience of SCADA/HMI and PLC systems
• Strong knowledge and experience of large AC/DC motor controls, invertors and converters
• Hands on engineer who will do what it takes to keep the plant running
• Experience of leading and developing successful teams

Some of our benefits include…

• Healthcare cash plan: Claim back money towards the cost of your essential healthcare and receive access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
• Pension: We contribute 5% of your salary towards your pension.
• Life assurance: Group Life assurance to provide your family with financial and bereavement support.
• Rewards: Discount and rewards from hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations. You can choose from one-off vouchers, reloadable discount cards, discount codes or receive cashback.
• Gym Discounts: Get access to discounted gym memberships, online subscriptions, retail discounts, food & drink as well as health experiences.
• Holidays: You will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on bikes and biking accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme: Save up to 40% on the cost of an electric car by paying for it through salary sacrifice.
• MyMindPal: Access to MyMindPal to support your individual mental health fitness.
• Free on-site parking: We have free parking all across our sites.

You’ll be joining a recycling company – we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. We’re the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. We’re passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe that embracing different perspectives and experiences will strengthen our workforce and drive innovation in the steel industry. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld in every aspect of our operations.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or process, please get in touch with our Talent Team.