Machinist

Tata Steel UK; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steel production is hiring a Machinist for its Central Engineering department in Port Talbot. The role involves machining components with precision and ensuring quality standards are met in a safe working environment. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in operating workshop machinery.

Benefits

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme based on performance

Defined contribution pension scheme (10% employer / 6% employee)

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a safe working system is essential.
• Time served indentured mechanical craftsman required.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and QA systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Machine components to engineering drawings.
• Ensure all tolerances and specifications are met.
• Carry out machining of various components using machine shop equipment.

Skills

Machining

Interpreting technical drawings

Operating workshop machinery

Education

NVQ level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Machinist

Department: Central Engineering

Location: Port Talbot (SA13)

Salary : £31,855 + Benefits

Closing Date:Sunday 6thJuly 2025

Interviews will be conducted in the w/c 14thJuly

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

We are currently looking to recruit a Machinist for our Central Engineering Shops at our Port Talbot site. Within the role, you will perform the duties for a time served machinist. You will machine components to engineering drawings and plant equipment from works areas and ensures all tolerances and specifications are met and work to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

The Machinist will be responsible for carrying out the machining of various sized components to a high degree of tolerance and high specifications using all machine shop based equipment and techniques including centre lathes, horizontal borers, milling machines, elga mills, pillar drills, vertical borers, grinding. Materials used all ranges of steels, alloys, brass and cast irons.

What you will need

In order to be considered for the Machinist role, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• The jobholder must be a time served indentured mechanical craftsman,
• Must have experience of working within a safe system of work
• Any safety accredited course would be advantageous (E.G. IOSH or NEBOSH)
• NVQ level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering
• Write risk assessments and safe working procedures before carrying out tasks.
• QA system Knowledge and worked within credited ISO 9001 company
• Candidates should be experienced in the manual operation of lathes, horizontal boring, grinding, milling machines and general workshop machinery
• Be capable of interpreting technical drawings and standards,
• Be able to complete manual tasks up to 25kg in weight
• To work with COSHH regulations and have knowledge of substances working with them correctly
• Advantageous to drive forklift trucks from 1.8 tonne to 12 tonne
• CNC knowledge would be advantageous

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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
• 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 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.

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