Lead Mechanical Section Engineer – Cranes & Reliability

Tata Steel UK; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market salary

35 days holiday

Annual pay review

Quarterly bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Job summary

Tata Steel UK in Port Talbot is seeking a Section Engineer - Mechanical (Cranes) to lead the mechanical engineering function for production-critical crane assets. You will provide technical leadership to engineering and maintenance teams, develop maintenance strategies, and drive reliability, availability, and safety across the crane portfolio.

Collaborating with manufacturing, planning, asset improvement, and contractor teams, you will ensure maintenance activities align with operational

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with crane assets and heavy lifting equipment.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering function for production-critical crane assets.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering and maintenance teams.
• Develop maintenance strategies and drive reliability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with LOler/PUWER and site procedures.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and contractor teams.

Skills

Crane assets

Mechanical engineer

Leadership

Root cause analysis

CMMS SAP

Education

BEng/BSc Mechanical

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Tata Steel UK in Port Talbot is seeking a Section Engineer - Mechanical (Cranes) to lead the mechanical engineering function for production-critical crane assets. You will provide technical leadership to engineering and maintenance teams, develop maintenance strategies, and drive reliability, availability, and safety across the crane portfolio.

Collaborating with manufacturing, planning, asset improvement, and contractor teams, you will ensure maintenance activities align with operational