Maintenance Engineer

Job Title:

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Department:
Operations

Location:

Llanwern, Newport Salary:
Competitive + Benefits Band: FClosing Date: 8th September 2026

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

What you will do:

The purpose of this role is to support operations teams by performing necessary breakdown repairs, leading preventative maintenance activity and facilitating the promotion of engineering solutions for process improvement to ensure process availability and productivity are optimised.

Promote and maintain safe working practices in accordance with Tata Steel health, safety, environmental, quality, and contractor management standards. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant, processing machinery, ancillary equipment, and overhead cranes to maximise reliability, 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.

What you will need:

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials.

Understanding 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.

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 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 including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services. Why us?

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…