Maintenance Engineer

availability, and performance. Identify faults, perform root cause analysis, and raise corrective actions through the maintenance management system (Pirana). Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and engineering documentation. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. Assist with training and development of operators, apprentices, and new engineers, promoting best engineering practices and autonomous maintenance. Support engineering teams with resource cover as required and contribute to team communication, performance improvement, and planning activities.

Ensure accurate recording and communication of spare parts usage and maintenance-related costs.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, of relevant engineering legislation and standards, including, PUWER and LOLER. Qualified in Mechanical Engineering (ONC, City & Guilds, or
equivalent, with proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience in preventative maintenance, fault finding, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and contractor management. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to apply continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including interpreting technical drawings, fault diagnosis, repairs, and modifications. Ability to read engineering drawings and apply mechanical engineering principles to maintenance and repair activities. Knowledge of isolation and immobilisation procedures and condition-based monitoring techniques. Experience maintaining overhead cranes and mechanical production equipment. Ideally would have skills in welding, and fabrication techniques to support maintenance and breakdown repairs.
Certification or experience in operating overhead cranes, forklift trucks, and MEWPs is desirable.

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Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from: A market competitive salary 35 days holidays per annum Annual Pay Review Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance 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 free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies

Tata Steel is one of the world's top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

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