Mechanical Craftsperson - Days

7 Steel UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Job summary

7 Steel UK in Wales (Newport) invites motivated individuals to join our Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship. You'll gain hands-on experience with large-scale gearboxes, cranes, and hydraulic systems while completing an NVQ Level 3.

Work will cover maintenance, safety, and real-world problem solving on conveyors, pumps, and motors. The role emphasises training, safety, and progression within a leading steel recycling operation.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (Minimum NVQ Level 3)
• Experience of Permit Systems, Mechanical Safety and Isolations
• Repair and maintenance experience in Gearboxs and Motors
• Previous experience of Coupling Realignment and realignment tools
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience desirable
• Experience with conveyors and belts desirable
• Experience with water pumps maintenance desirable

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service large-scale mechanical systems and equipment.
• Assist in installation and realignment of gearboxes and motors.
• Work with conveyors, pumps and hydraulic/pneumatic systems to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Permit Systems

Mechanical Safety

Isolations

Gearbox Maintenance

Motors Maintenance

Coupling Realignment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Water Pumps

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Joining our Engineering Team, youll be working on some of the largest pieces of kit and machinery in the industry. One day, you could be maintaining 240T gantry cranes, and the next installing high speed gear boxes. The role will build upon all of your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and experience.

We're looking for people who are passionate about engineering and constantly look for ways to improve. Our manufacturing processes are demanding and no two days are the same. You will need to be robust and develop your knowledge to deal with a range of different problems and issues.

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (Minimum NVQ Level 3)

Experience of Permit Systems, Mechanical Safety and Isolations

Repair and maintenance experience in Gearboxs and Motors

Previous experience of Coupling Realignment and realignment tools

Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience desirable

Experience with conveyors and belts desirable

Experience with water pumps maintenance desirable

Youll be joining a recycling company we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. Were the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. Were passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.

Sound interesting? Please go ahead and apply!

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