Lead Crane & Warehouse Engineer – Maintenance & Strategy

TATA Steel; Shotton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

35 days holidays per annum

Annual pay review

Quarterly bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Tata Steel UK is seeking a Warehouse and Crane Engineer based in Shotton to lead the Crane Maintenance Team. The role focuses on reliability, safety and cost-effective maintenance of crane assets and warehouse equipment, with involvement in capital projects and long-term asset modernisation.

The successful candidate will manage maintenance activities, develop the team, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting engineering strategy and budgets.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Strong knowledge of overhead crane maintenance and associated lifting equipment.
• Demonstrable experience in either mechanical or electrical engineering maintenance.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance principles and asset management processes.
• Experience using SAP or a similar CMMS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective maintenance of overhead cranes, lifting equipment and associated systems to maximise reliability and availability.
• Plan, prioritise and manage maintenance activities through SAP, including work orders, reporting and backlog control.
• Lead, coach and develop the Crane Maintenance Team, supporting recruitment, training and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, Isolation & Immobilisation procedures, statutory requirements and engineering best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement, asset modernisation projects and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Manage budgets, spare parts, shutdown activities and resource planning in collaboration with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Tata Steel UK is seeking a Warehouse and Crane Engineer based in Shotton to lead the Crane Maintenance Team. The role focuses on reliability, safety and cost-effective maintenance of crane assets and warehouse equipment, with involvement in capital projects and long-term asset modernisation.

The successful candidate will manage maintenance activities, develop the team, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting engineering strategy and budgets.