Mechanical Craftsperson (Cranes)

Randstad Business Support - London; Shotton Colliery; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Crafts-person for a permanent role at TATA Steel's Shotton site. The ideal candidate will have a time served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and experience in mechanical maintenance, particularly with overhead cranes. Strong communication skills and knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including paid holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Paid holiday of 35 days per annum

Annual pay review

10% employer contribution to pension scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in steel and/or construction related heavy industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience with overhead cranes and abidance of LOLER.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance of equipment within the cranes department.
• Conducting risk assessments and LOLERs.
• Repairing mechanical items to a high standard.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Time served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Crafts-person? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Shotton?

We have a permanent Mechanical Crafts-person role available within TATA Steel's Shotton site. This role is ideal for someone who considers themselves to be hands on and is a time served experienced fitter from within a heavy industrial environment.

Only applicants with a UK based time served Mechanical apprenticeship will be considered.

Role:

Mechanical Crafts-person - Cranes

Location:

TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH

Salary:

£33,477 - £36,651 + Bonus

Start:

ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment. (This does include a drug and alcohol test)

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical maintenance, refurbishment and repair of mechanical equipment within the cranes department
• Undertaking preventative and corrective maintenance on overhead travelling cranes
• Repairing mechanical items to a high standard
• Following existing drawings
• Assisting with the development of design for manufacture of spares for cranes
• Repairing and refurbishing existing equipment
• Undertaking work for workshops, auxiliary plant and downshifts as needed
• Carrying out risk assessments and LOLERs
• Conducting zone safety audits as required
• Following a high level of Health and Safety at all times and promoting this to others

Essential requirements:

• Driving licence and use of a car
• Plant experience in a steel and/or construction related heavy industry (2+ years)
• Time served apprenticeship (Mechanical Engineering)
• Prior experience with overhead cranes and abidance of LOLER
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum
• Annual pay review
• Annual bonus scheme, subject to performance
• 10% employer contribution to pension scheme (6% employee contribution)
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.