Mechanical Maintenance Manager
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Management
7 Steel UK – Cardiff (Onsite, 5 days a week) Competitive Starting Salary + bonus Location and hours:
Onsite, Splott Industrial Estate, Cardiff, CF24 5TH
Wales.
Minimum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute paid lunch break.
Are you technically minded, and looking to build a long-term career in Engineering?
Joining our Sections Mill Team as a Mechanical Maintenance Manager, we will support you to achieve this. Your days will be exciting and varied, as your time will be spent between the offices, and down on the plant; so no two days will look the same.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:- Leading, inspiring and managing the Mechanical Engineering and Craft teams
- Managing mechanical maintenance projects, including their scope, resource allocation, and safety requirements
- Prioritising health and safety policies in all areas of your work, and leading by example
More than anything we are looking for people with experience of leading Mechanical Engineering teams, and be able to influence, inspire and develop your employees, as well as communicate effectively with the wider organisation.
As well as your advanced technical skills, you will also bring passion, purpose, adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset to 7 Steel UK.
We are interested in candidates who have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Appropriate industrial mechanical experience
You’ll also ideally bring:
- Significant industrial mechanical maintenance experience, with experience in a Steel Plant
- Strong experience in leading teams and management positions
- High commitment to Health & Safety
- Strong experience with:
Industrial gearboxes, Spindles and couplings, Bearings and rotating equipment, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Lubrication systems, Pumps and piping, Mechanical troubleshooting - Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance.
- Good practical knowledge of vibration analysis and oil analysis.
- Experience managing major shutdowns and maintenance projects.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, contractors and spare parts.
- Experience with CMMS/SAP maintenance systems is mandatory.
- Experience with equipment upgrades, commissioning and continuous-improvement projects is advantageous.
What we offer:
Healthcare cash plan:
Claim back money towards the cost of your essential healthcare and receive access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
Pension:
We contribute 5% of your salary towards your pension.
Life assurance:
Group Life assurance to provide your family with financial and bereavement support.
Rewards:
Discount and rewards from hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations. You can choose from one-off vouchers, reloadable discount cards, discount codes or receive cashback.
Gym Discounts:
Get access to discounted gym memberships, online subscriptions, retail discounts, food & drink as well as health experiences.
Holidays:
You will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
Cycle to Work Scheme:
Save money on bikes and biking accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
Electric Car Scheme:
Save up to 40% on the cost of an electric car by paying for it through salary sacrifice.
My Mind Pal :
Access to My Mind Pal to support your individual mental health fitness.
Free on-site parking:
We have free parking all across our sites.
You’ll be joining a recycling company – we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. We’re the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. We’re passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe that embracing different perspectives and experiences will strengthen our workforce and drive innovation in the steel industry. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld in every aspect of our operations.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or process, please get in touch with our Talent Team.
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