Mechanical Craft

Tata Steel UK; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

35 days holidays

Annual pay review

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme (10% employer contrib)

Job summary

Tata Steel UK is seeking a Mechanical Craft to join the Packaging department at Trostre. You will deliver preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment, diagnose faults and support safe, reliable production, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, and process rolls.

The ideal candidate will have an HNC-level qualification (crafted or apprenticeship) with relevant heavy industry experience, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level in mechanical engineering or equivalent craft/apprenticeship.
• Relevant plant or heavy industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and safety protocols.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on plant equipment.
• Provide mechanical expertise to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Work in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Support the training of new team members.
• Contribute to improvement activities and technical investigations.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

HNC in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Craft

Department: Packaging

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026

Thinking about a change? Join us and help make a meaningful impact to our customers and communities.

Are you looking to work in a dynamic and evolving environment - one where your daily efforts contribute to the UK’s growth and help deliver over 100,000 meals to tables every day? Do you thrive in a team that strives for continuous improvement and takes pride in being part of something bigger? If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Who Are We?

We’re part of the global Tata Group, and Tata Steel UK is leading the way in sustainable steel production. With a landmark £1.5 billion investment at our Port Talbot site, we’re not just transforming our operations - we’re shaping the future of green manufacturing in the UK.

Last week marked a proud milestone: the launch of a new Electric Arc Furnace, symbolizing a bold step into a cleaner, more sustainable era for British industry. This development supports jobs, fuels innovation, and reflects our deep-rooted commitment to responsible industrial leadership.

This initiative is part of Tata Group’s broader investment in the UK, across sectors like steel, automotive, and technology - demonstrating a strong and enduring partnership with this country.

At Tata Steel UK, our packaging business based at Trostre is the UK’s only manufacturer of steel packaging. We play a vital role in supplying high-quality steel to the UK, European, and global markets. Each year, Trostre transforms 400,000 tonnes of premium steel into packaging materials for food, aerosols, and other specialty applications used in everyday life.

We’re proud to deliver the world-class, sustainable steel packaging that today’s customers demand. It’s not just what we do - it’s why we exist.

Want to Join a World-Class Team?

If you're ready to be part of something special, there are a few things that matter to us - and should matter to you too:

Is Safety, Health and Environmental performance non-negotiable for you?

Is delivering top-tier Service and Quality something you take personally?

Do you consistently show Respect for People, Processes, and Plant in everything you do?

If you’re still reading, chances are we’re a great match.

What you will do

As a Mechanical Craft, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of maintenance, inspection, and fault resolution to support safe and reliable production. You will:

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Diagnose and repair faults on plant equipment
• Provide mechanical expertise to improve plant performance and reliability
• Work in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Support the training of new team members
• Contribute to improvement activities and technical investigations

You’ll be working on equipment such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes and process rolls, will interpret technical drawings and ensure maintenance is completed to high engineering standards.

What you will need

You’ll ideally be qualified to HNC level, typically gained via a craft or modern apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. You should also have:

• Relevant plant or heavy industrial experience
• A good understanding of mechanical systems and safety protocols
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good IT and communication skills

Ready to make a difference?

For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact:[e-mail]

Please 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
• 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 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 413
• Job Category All Other Jobs
• Posting Date 09/08/2026, 05:10 PM
• Apply Before 09/23/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time