Mechanical Engineer in Cardiff

Joining our Sections Mill team as a Mechanical Engineer, you'll be working on some of the largest pieces of kit and machinery you'll find in the industry. Some of your accountabilities will include:

• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage mechanical activities (i.e. planned maintenance programs, shutdowns or emergency repairs) to minimize breakdowns and malfunctions.
• Develop your team of Mechanical Technicians both technically and professionally.
• Ensure that risk assessments, method statements and permits are created, implemented and being followed.
• Estimate the cost, time, and resources required for repair and improvement projects.
• Work directly with engineers in other disciplines and shift managers to ensure effective running of the process.
• Lead and manage projects as well as a team of Mechanical Technicians.
• Engage in analysis, design and planning while also being hands-on on the production floor.

You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer, who is passionate about continuous learning and is always looking to widen their skillset. You will have developed practical expertise in process control and condition monitoring, which will be backed up by strong academic knowledge.

You will need:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering desirable (minimum HNC).
• Experience of developing process safety.
• Strong experience of Preventative Maintenance & Reliability Engineering processes.
• Significant experience in overhead cranes maintenance is desirable.
• Hands-on engineer who will do what it takes to keep the plant running.
• Experience of leading and developing successful teams.

Some of our benefits include:

• 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.
• 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.
• MyMindPal: Access to MyMindPal 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.