Mechanical Craft Team Member

Tata Steel; Newport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK steel manufacturer in Newport seeks a Mechanical Craft Team Member for the Cranes & Lifting Department. This practical role involves maintenance and repairs of essential lifting equipment, supporting safe operations in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will have a time-served Mechanical apprenticeship and experience with lifting equipment. The role offers competitive salary and various benefits, fostering a safety-focused and collaborative work culture.

Benefits

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme

Employee discount scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Must have a time-served Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Experience on lifting equipment with PUWER/LOLER regulations is necessary.
• Ability to work in a safety-critical environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on lifting equipment.
• Support safe running of the plant with a skilled team.

Skills

Maintenance and repairs of lifting equipment

Clear communication

Ability to work at height

Basic IT skills

Education

Time-served Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP or similar systems

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Craft Team Member

Department: Cranes & Lifting

Location: Llanwern (NP19)

Salary: 33527 + Benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 14th December 2025

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Craft Team Member to join our Cranes & Lifting Department at our Llanwern site. This is a practical hands‑on role where you'll play a vital part in keeping our essential lifting equipment safe, reliable and fully operational. You'll be part of a tight‑knit team working in a busy and safety‑focused environment that supports steel production across the UK.

What you will do

As a Mechanical Craft Team Member you'll take responsibility for carrying out maintenance and repairs across a range of lifting equipment. Your day‑to‑day work will support the safe and efficient running of the plant and you'll contribute your knowledge as a skilled craftsperson within a high‑performing team.

What you will need

• A time‑served Mechanical apprenticeship
• Experience working on lifting equipment and familiarity with PUWER / LOLER regulations
• The ability to work at height and in a safety‑critical environment
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to lead and support others
• Basic IT skills and experience managing maintenance activity

It would be great if you also have:

• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems
• Experience with EOT crane maintenance
• A track record of continuous improvement

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What we can offer you

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Bonus Scheme subject to business performance
• Ongoing Tata Steel training which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
• 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.

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.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045. To find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon YouTube

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1