Mechanical Craftsperson - Cranes TATA Steel

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson for TATA Steel in Shotton. The role involves mechanical maintenance and refurbishment of cranes. Candidates must have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and at least two years in a related heavy industry. The position offers a salary of £33,477 - £36,651 plus benefits including a 10% pension contribution and 35 days of paid holiday.

Benefits

Paid holiday of 35 days per annum

Annual pay review

Annual bonus scheme

10% employer contribution to pension scheme

Exclusive online discounts for restaurants and retail

Qualifications

• Experience with overhead cranes and abidance of LOLER.
• Mechanical maintenance, refurbishment, and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
• Assist in developing designs for manufacturing spares.

Skills

Driving licence and use of a car

Plant experience in heavy industry (2+ years)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation

Education

Time served apprenticeship (Mechanical Engineering)

Job description

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

Role

Mechanical Craftsperson - 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.