Maintenance Engineer

Tata Steel; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday per year

Annual pay review

Quarterly bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension (10%/6%)

Free onsite parking

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Tata Steel UK is seeking a maintenance engineer to identify faults, conduct root cause analysis, and raise corrective actions using the Pirana system. You will maintain records, manage spare parts, and support continuous improvement to boost equipment reliability and production efficiency.

You will also assist in training operators, apprentices, and new engineers, promote best practices, and provide coverage to engineering teams as needed, ensuring safe and compliant maintenance activities

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical engineer with industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and fault finding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical diagrams.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and repairs.
• Experience in contractor management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify faults and perform root cause analysis.
• Raise corrective actions in the maintenance management system.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare parts inventory.
• Support continuous improvement to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
• Assist training and development of operators and apprentices.
• Provide resource cover to engineering teams as required.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

PUWER & LOLER knowledge

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Contractor management

Communication

IT skills

Equipment reliability

Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems

Reading drawings

Overhead cranes experience

Welding/fabrication (desirable)

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift trucks

MEWPs

Job description

availability, and performance. Identify faults, perform root cause analysis, and raise corrective actions through the maintenance management system (Pirana). Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and engineering documentation. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. Assist with training and development of operators, apprentices, and new engineers, promoting best engineering practices and autonomous maintenance. Support engineering teams with resource cover as required and contribute to team communication, performance improvement, and planning activities. Ensure accurate recording and communication of spare parts usage and maintenance-related costs.

What you will need

Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, of relevant engineering legislation and standards, including, PUWER and LOLER. Qualified in Mechanical Engineering (ONC, City & Guilds, or
equivalent, with proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience in preventative maintenance, fault finding, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and contractor management. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to apply continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques to improve equipment reliability and performance. Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including interpreting technical drawings, fault diagnosis, repairs, and modifications. Ability to read engineering drawings and apply mechanical engineering principles to maintenance and repair activities. Knowledge of isolation and immobilisation procedures and condition-based monitoring techniques. Experience maintaining overhead cranes and mechanical production equipment. Ideally would have skills in welding, and fabrication techniques to support maintenance and breakdown repairs.
Certification or experience in operating overhead cranes, forklift trucks, and MEWPs is desirable.

note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.

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 Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover) 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

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.Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

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