Job Title: Technical Maintenance Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Trostre (SA14)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Interviews to be conducted on w/c 12th October
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
What you will do:
You will lead and coordinate engineering craft teams and contractors to support manufacturing operations, site services, and maintenance activities. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, safety, compliance, and performance through effective maintenance planning, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering craft teams and contractors to deliver safe and efficient maintenance activities.
- Develop and coordinate planned preventative maintenance schedules.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, statutory, and process safety requirements.
- Diagnose and resolve complex equipment and process faults to minimise downtime.
- Allocate engineering resources, materials, and contract labour to meet operational needs.
- Monitor maintenance performance, quality standards, and budget expenditure.
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices, equipment, and processes.
- Support manufacturing improvement projects and works development plans.
- Develop and deliver training to engineering and operational teams.
- Manage equipment performance, including spare parts and material availability.
- Conduct risk assessments and support Management of Change processes.
What you will need:
You’ll have strong practical engineering knowledge backed by several years of relevant experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment. Whether you're a qualified craftsperson or graduate engineer, you'll be confident leading teams and ensuring engineering work is completed safely, effectively, and to a high standard.
Essential Requirements
- Sound practical engineering knowledge with relevant industry experience.
- Qualified craftsperson (typically HNC level) or degree-qualified engineer.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy engineering environment.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate engineering personnel and contractors.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and safe systems of work.
- Proven ability to lead the safe execution of engineering maintenance and repair activities.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
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
- 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, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube
To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube
Technical Maintenance Engineer (Mech) employer: Tata Steel
Tata Steel UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Port Talbot facility where innovation meets tradition in heavy industry. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, competitive remuneration, and a collaborative culture that values safety and efficiency. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to sustainability, Tata Steel UK stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in engineering.
