Shift Technical Specialist

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Technical Specialist for TATA Steel in Llanelli. This role entails supporting manufacturing teams with process investigations, ensuring compliance, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of mechanical or chemistry testing experience, a driving license, and a strong understanding of laboratory procedures. This temporary role offers competitive pay and opportunities for future progression. Start date is January 2026, pending a medical assessment and drug test.

Benefits

Advice and editing on CV

Dedicated support team

Paid holiday

Retail discounts

Referral bonus of £300

Opportunities for permanent roles

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of mechanical or chemistry testing experience.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Sound understanding of laboratory and sampling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing teams with process investigations.
• Complete compliance checks and standard testing.
• Liaise with stakeholders effectively.
• Monitor process consistency and produce reports.

Skills

Mechanical testing experience

Chemistry testing experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

IT literacy with MS Office

Analytical technique

Education

HNC in Chemistry, Metallurgy or related subject

Tools

Mainframe systems

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Overview

Are you an individual with Mechanical or Chemistry testing experience? Do you consider yourself proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Trostre? We have a Temporary Shift Technical Specialist role available within TATA Steel's site. It's an opportunity to implement cutting‑edge quality strategies, lead impactful projects, and be the driving force behind our pursuit of operational perfection.

Key Information

Role: Shift Technical Specialist
Location: Tata Steel, Trostre, Maes‑Ar‑Ddafen Road, Llanelli SA14 9SD (100% site based)
Pay: £(phone number removed)% Shift Allowance = £32,383 per annum. Hourly this is £16.13ph
Contract length: 12 months initially
Shift patterns: X2 days 06:00‑18:00 and X2 nights 18:00‑06:00 then X4 off
Start: January 2026 but pending the successful result of a medical, which does require a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Supporting the manufacturing teams and various Steel product supply chains with process and environmental investigations
• Working with the Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator to complete compliance checks, standard and routine testing
• Liaising with stakeholders of all levels in a clear and concise manner and within an effective timeframe
• Sampling and testing against Tata procedure in support of the technical and manufacturing teams
• Producing accurate reports containing results and if required, actions
• Carrying out detailed investigations with strong analytical technique
• Monitoring process and product consistency
• Ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aware of data and performance per shift

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical or Chemistry testing experience (2+ years)
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to the size and nature of the site)
• HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Metallurgy or related subject (advantageous)
• Sound understanding of all laboratory and sampling procedures
• Great knowledge of process terminology
• Some experience with mainframe systems, database and spreadsheet software (desirable)
• Confidence liaising with stakeholders of all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Good IT literacy, especially with MS office including Word, Outlook, teams and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capability of using own initiative and applying a proactive approach to tasks

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

If you are interested please reply to this email and we can go from there!

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks