Mechanical Team Leader - Rod Mill in Scunthorpe

Salary - £46,241.97

Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work - 42 hours, Monday – Friday

What you need to know about the role

We’re looking for a Mechanical Team Leader on days to support within both the manufacturing and workshop areas at the Scunthorpe Rod Mill. You will work to achieve plant operational/workshop targets, product quality, customer service and health and safety objectives.

You will be part of a multi-disciplined team, ensuring the most effective engineering service is provided to our manufacturing customers. Reporting directly to your respective electrical engineer you will help to further engrain our maintenance execution process here at the Rod Mill.

Using your skills to achieve business objectives, you will react to engineering, quality and safety issues as they arise and utilise your knowledge, experience and skill to initiate corrective actions.

The role will include you carrying out/monitoring and recording details of your work activities, using the appropriate information systems (SAP, Office 365) and best in practice maintenance execution. You will work closely with the Maintenance Engineer for the area supported by our Asset and Reliability Department.

Specific Rod Mill Roles and responsibilities are available on request and will be issued before interview.

What we need to know about you

You must be qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a relevant mechanical trade or have served a recognised apprenticeship*.

Ideally, you will have experience of mechanical maintenance within a commercial or heavy engineering environment, essential to the role is the ability to adapt to new equipment. You must be flexible, have a desire to learn and develop.

*Certificate evidence will be required

What we can offer you
We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.
Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

In July 2026, British Steel entered public ownership under the UK Government in an historic move that secured the future of steelmaking in Britain while strengthening national infrastructure and security.

We are proud of our heritage, optimistic about our future, and committed to building a sustainable business that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities.

This is an exciting time to join us. Be part of a business with a clear vision for the future, and a vital role in delivering the world-class steel Britain needs today and for generations to come.

British Steel has a bright future, and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.

For more information about us and our journey please visit – www.britishsteel.co.uk.

How to apply
Internal candidates please apply for this role by logging in to your ESS account.
External candidates can apply by clicking on the ‘apply online’ button below.

We may close this vacancy sooner than planned if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to submit it as soon as possible.