Time Served Mechanical Craftsperson

Randstad Delivery; Corby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Mechanical Craft Team Member for TATA Steel in Corby. The role involves assisting in the refurbishment of mill equipment and requires a time served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship along with substantial experience in a heavy industrial setting. Benefits include a competitive salary, substantial leave, and progression opportunities. Applicants must be flexible with shifts and possess strong mechanical fitting skills. Immediate start pending medical assessment.

Benefits

35 days holiday per year

Annual Pay Review

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Opportunity for progression and additional training

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Exceptional skills in fitting bearings and gears.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in a Heavy Industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in roll stand refurbishment, keeping mill equipment operational.
• Work with technical drawings to repair or replace parts.
• Use induction heaters and presses as required.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a time served Mechanical Crafts-person/Engineer? Do you have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment? Are you based in or around Corby? We are supporting TATA Steel with a permanent opportunity for a Mechanical Craft Team Member to join their Corby works. Corby works are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable steel provider. The successful applicant will hold a time served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment.

Role

Mechanical Craft Team Member

Location

TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA

Rate

£33,163 + 20% shift allowance = £(phone number removed) This rises to £34,308+20% shift allowance (£41,169.60) upon successful completion of probation period

Shifts

Days, 4 week rotating shift pattern which does include weekend working 3 weekends out of 4. (Rest days included in the week)

Start

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

Responsibilities

• Mainly assisting in the roll stand refurbishment team, keeping the mill equipment in working order
• Assisting the tooling department with assigned duties
• Stripping down, inspecting and rebuilding roll stands
• Working with technical drawings to replace and/or repair parts, fitting bearings and gears
• Using Induction heaters and presses
• Assisting other teams with moving spares around site
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW
• Supporting with improvement initiatives within the department

Essential Requirements

• Time served apprenticeship and NVQ3 (Mechanical Engineering)
• Previous experience (2+ years) within a Heavy Industrial environment
• Exceptional experience with mechanical fitting which includes bearing and gear fitting
• Experience using induction heaters and presses
• The ability to conduct a physically demanding role, with no concerns around working with grease, scale and dust on a daily basis
• UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to be fully flexible and adhere to the shift pattern
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Desirable Requirements

• FLT experience (up to 2 tonnes)
• Overhead crane experience (up to 10 tonnes)

Benefits

• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support
• Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover
• Opportunity for progression into senior positions
• Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses

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: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

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