At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineering activities and implement maintenance strategies for manufacturing performance.
- Company: Join Tata Steel, a leading global steel producer with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35 days holiday, private healthcare, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a sustainable industry while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: HNC or higher in electrical engineering with experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
We believe our strength is not just within our steel, but also in the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Plant Engineer (Electrical) within our Hot Rolled Products department. Within the role, you will support the Section Engineer with the coordination of the area’s engineering activities and implementation of appropriate engineering standards to drive continuously improving manufacturing performance, to deliver our Annual Plan. The incumbent of the role will continuously develop and implement a cost-effective preventative maintenance regime in line with the maintenance strategy for the Works Area. You will support and drive the failure analysis processes and ensure that all engineering activities are carried out in line with the standards and strategy for the Works Area (e.g. management of spares, management of contractors, budget management, engineering standards & procedures).
What we’re looking for?
As a Plant Engineer (Electrical), you’ll hold solid experience in fast paced heavy industrial manufacturing activities. You will be qualified to a minimum HNC and ideally HND/Degree level. You’ll hold a demonstrable background of an electrical engineering discipline, continuous improvement processes, preventative maintenance techniques, planning and implementing maintenance stops, reacting to faults & breakdowns and dealing with contractors.
As part of the role, you will showcase good working knowledge and experience in:
- AC & DC electrical drives
- Electrical power distribution networks up to 11kV
- PLCs (fault finding and programming) - GEM 80 / Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley
- Electrical fault finding and repair
- Reading circuitry schematics
- 18th Edition wiring regs
- Compliance Topics such as DSEAR, PUWER & COSHH RA/SWP’s.
- I&I Techniques and practises.
We require applicants to have the ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and be computer literate. The ability to work without close supervision, yet under pressure and to tight timescales is essential.
Ready to make a difference? For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Georgia.fryer@tatasteeleurope.com
Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.
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
- Annual Pay Review
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
- 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 free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045.
Plant Engineer Electrical employer: Tata Steel
Tata Steel in Shotton is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets quality. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide extensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the manufacturing sector. Our modern facilities and commitment to quality control ensure that you will be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration.
