Departmental Engineer Electrical

Job Title: Departmental Engineer – Electrical Department: Tata Steel Packaging – Engineering Location: Trostre (SA14)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We’re looking for a highly capable Electrical Departmental Engineer to manage and coordinate the effective operation of the utilities and infrastructure at Trostre Works. This is a critical leadership role where you’ll drive engineering excellence, support manufacturing performance, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

You’ll take ownership of engineering delivery within your area, working collaboratively across functions to ensure alignment with business plans while driving continuous improvement and operational reliability.

• Implement engineering activities in line with Health, Safety and Environmental management systems
• Ensure compliance with all company standards and legislative requirements
• Lead engineering and manufacturing performance within your area, supporting improvement and development plans
• Identify and deliver training and development plans for engineering teams
• Ensure all plant, process and organisational changes are managed through robust Management of Change processes
• Develop and support Capital and SRE proposals aligned to improvement plans
• Take responsibility for COMAH-related activities within your engineering discipline
• Represent Trostre on UK Engineering committees (Reliability & Sustainability)
• Coordinate, manage and influence the area electrical engineering issues and plans with the Engineering Managers and Works Engineer to implement and own engineering development plans and processes required for site discipline
• Lead and direct the provision of site-wide electrical resource to deliver effective maintenance and repair activities in line with the requirement of the manufacturing units
• Ensure engineering teams are trained and able to support 24/7 manufacturing operations
• Develop & deliver capital and improvement plans
• Monitor and control expenditure on spares, materials and labour within budget
• Develop and maintain engineering systems to meet statutory, safety, and environmental requirements
• Maintain and improve engineering standards in line with best practice and compliance requirements
• Lead and champion Management of Change processes across the area
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, plant reliability, and performance

• Degree qualified in Engineering (or HNC/Diploma with significant relevant experience)
• Ideally Chartered Engineer status or working towards (IET, IMechE or similar)
• Strong experience in engineering leadership within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, failure analysis, and lifecycle costing
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience of engineering systems, standards, and best practices
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage engineering performance
• Experience in budget management and resource planning
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to make short-, medium- and long-term operational decisions
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and senior levels
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, recognised as one of the best within the industry
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including an employee assistance programme as well as an employee discount scheme for a range of partner services.