Platelayer

Plate layer Business:
Tata Steel UK

Location:

Port Talbot, South Wales Department:
Tata Rail Services, Rail Operations & Infrastructure Salary:
Competitive + Benefits Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week Closing Date: 26th August 2026 We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

The Opportunity We are looking for a Plate layer to join our Rail Operations & Infrastructure team at Tata Steel in Port Talbot.

This is a rare opportunity to work within a team responsible for maintaining and improving more than 40km of private rail infrastructure across our South Wales sites. Whether you already have rail experience or come from a mechanical, engineering, construction or maintenance background, we'd like to hear from you.

Training and development can be provided depending on your existing skills and experience, making this an excellent opportunity to develop a career within rail infrastructure.

The role is primarily based on a Monday to Friday day shift pattern, offering an excellent work-life balance. Flexibility is required, as the team also supports emergency and unplanned rail events which may occasionally require out-of-hours working.

Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 15:30

Friday: 07:30 - 14:3039 hours per week

What You'll Be Doing As a Plate layer, you will undertake activities associated with the maintenance, installation and renewal of Tata Steel's rail infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out permanent way maintenance and renewal activities

Inspecting and maintaining track infrastructure to required standards

Using hand tools, power tools and plant equipment (where trained and authorised)
Undertaking lookout and flagman duties when required

Completing work records, permits and safety documentation

Supporting safe systems of work, including risk assessments and work planning

Leading or assisting small work teams as required

Liaising with operational and engineering teams to complete work safely and efficiently

Identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability and performance

What We're Looking For We welcome applications from individuals with rail experience or those with transferable skills from engineering, maintenance, construction, or heavy industry backgrounds.

Essential:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Science and Mathematics Full UK driving licence

Strong commitment to health, safety and teamwork

Good communication skills and the ability to provide clear written and verbal feedback

Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office Ability to work safely, follow procedures and identify risksNVQ Level 2 in Rail Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance or a related discipline

Desirable:

Rail industry experience

Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification

Small Tools certification

Plant operator licences

Experience operating equipment such as Excavators, Telehandlers or Dumpers Experience using SAP or other computerised maintenance management systems

Don't meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Relevant transferable experience and a willingness to learn are equally important, and training can be provided where required.

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact:
Georgia.fryer

Please note:

You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.

What we can offer youTata 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 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 including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and various local services. Why us?

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