Mechanical Project Engineer in Newport

Joining our Rod and Bar Mill Team as a Mechanical Project Engineer, no two days will be the same. You will be responsible for managing projects that will improve our plants efficiency, safety and reliability, as well as:

• Plan, prioritise, schedule and manage mechanical engineering projects, reliability initiatives and plant improvement programmes to enhance safety, performance and operational efficiency.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, technical specifications and cost estimates for CAPEX and improvement projects.
• Manage projects through all phases including concept development, engineering design, procurement, installation, commissioning and project close-out.
• Develop and implement plant reliability improvement strategies to reduce failures, improve asset availability and minimise maintenance costs.

Ideally, you will have a manufacturing background and be experienced in both mechanical maintenance and project management. You will have excellent knowledge of software systems, mechanical systems, such as gearboxes, and be proficient in using SAP. Most importantly to us, you will value collaboration, communication, and continuous learning, as well as possessing a resilient, self-motivated mindset.

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. You can choose from one-off vouchers, reloadable discount cards, discount codes or receive cashback.
• 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.

Sound interesting? 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.