Crane Engineer in Corby

Are you a time served Mechanical Crafts-person/Engineer? Do you have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment? Are you based in or around Corby? We are supporting TATA Steel with a permanent opportunity for a Mechanical Craft Team Member to join their Corby works. Corby works are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable steel provider.

The successful applicant will hold a time served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment.

Role: Crane Engineer

Location: TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA

Rate: £33,163 + 20% shift allowance = £39,795.60. This rises to £34,308 + 20% shift allowance (£41,169.60) upon successful completion of probation period.

Shifts: Days, 4 week rotating shift pattern which does include weekend working 3 weekends out of 4. (Rest days included in the week)

Start: ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment. (This does include a drug and alcohol test)

Responsibilities:

• Mostly assisting in the roll stand refurbishment team, keeping the mill equipment in working order
• Assisting the tooling department with assigned duties
• Stripping down, inspecting and rebuilding roll stands
• Working with technical drawings to replace and/or repair parts, fitting bearings and gears
• Using induction heaters and presses
• Assisting other teams with moving spares around site
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW
• Supporting with improvement initiatives within the department

Essential requirements:

• Time served apprenticeship and NVQ3 (Mechanical Engineering)
• Previous experience (2+ years) within a Heavy Industrial environment
• Exceptional experience with mechanical fitting which includes bearing and gear fitting
• Experience using induction heaters and presses
• The ability to conduct a physically demanding role, with no concerns around working with grease, scale and dust on a daily basis
• UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to be fully flexible and adhere to the shift pattern
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Desirable requirements:

• FLT experience (up to 2 tonnes)
• Overhead crane experience (up to 10 tonnes)

Benefits:

• 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)
• Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support
• Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover
• Opportunity for progression into senior positions
• Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.