Job Title: Departmental Engineer – Electrical
Department: Tata Steel Packaging – Engineering
Location: Trostre (SA14)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
We’re looking for a highly capable Electrical Departmental Engineer to manage and coordinate the effective operation of the utilities and infrastructure, at Trostre Works. This is a critical leadership role where you’ll drive engineering excellence, support manufacturing performance, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
You’ll take ownership of engineering delivery within your area, working collaboratively across functions to ensure alignment with business plans while driving continuous improvement and operational reliability.
What you will do
• Implement engineering activities in line with Health, Safety and Environmental management systems
• Ensure compliance with all company standards and legislative requirements
• Lead engineering and manufacturing performance within your area, supporting improvement and development plans
• Identify and deliver training and development plans for engineering teams
• Ensure all plant, process and organisational changes are managed through robust Management of Change processes
• Develop and support Capital and SRE proposals aligned to improvement plans
• Take responsibility for COMAH-related activities within your engineering discipline
• Represent Trostre on UK Engineering committees (Reliability & Sustainability)
• Coordinate, manage and influence the area electrical engineering issues and plans with the Engineering Managers and Works Engineer. To implement and own the process for engineering development plans and processes required for site discipline.
To lead and direct the provision of site wide electrical resource to deliver effective maintenance and repair activities in line with the requirement of the manufacturing units. Will be accountable for the development of this service support to ensure cost effectiveness and delivery excellence.
• Lead engineering development plans and ensure effective implementation of processes
• Ensure engineering teams are trained and able to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Develop & deliver capital and improvement plans.
• Monitor and control expenditure on spares, materials and labour within budget
• Develop and maintain engineering systems to meet statutory, safety, and environmental requirements
• Maintain and improve engineering standards in line with best practice and compliance requirements
• Lead and champion Management of Change processes across the area
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, plant reliability, and performance
What you will need
• Degree qualified in Engineering (or HNC/Diploma with significant relevant experience)
• Ideally Chartered Engineer status or working towards (IET, IMechE or similar)
• Strong experience in engineering leadership within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, failure analysis, and lifecycle costing
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience of engineering systems, standards, and best practices
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage engineering performance
• Experience in budget management and resource planning
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to make short-, medium- and long-term operational decisions
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Skills & Expertise
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and senior levels
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact: sue.robinson@tatasteeleurope.com
INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Please note it is your responsibility to inform your current manager that you have applied for this role, failure to disclose this information to your manager may result in delays in your application being processed.
- If a qualification is an essential criteria for this role you may be required to present original documentation
- Successful candidates who will be changing role may be required to undertake a new Pre Placement Medical prior to starting in post.
If you are a migrant worker please speak to the recruitment team to confirm your eligibility to apply
AGENCY WORKERS
If you are an agency worker at any of our sites and want to apply for this role, please visit our external careers site and submit your application using your personal email address Careers in the UK | Tata Steel in Europe
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, recognised as one of the best within the industry
• 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 an employee assistance programme as well as an employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers, with an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of over 33 million tonnes and approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest and most diverse global organisations.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do. We are committed to responsible operations and continuous improvement, with a clear ambition to reduce energy consumption and become a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045.
Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
