Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

7 Steel UK Cardiff

Up to £52,000 plus £2,550 callout and 10% bonus

Joining our Sections Mill team as a Mechanical Engineer, youll be working on some of the largest pieces of kit and machinery youll find in the industry.

Some of your accountabilities will include

Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage mechanical activities (i.e. planned maintenance programs, shutdowns or emergency repairs) to minimize break-downs and malfunctions.

Develop your team of Mechanical Technicians both technically and professionally.

Ensure that risk assessments, method statements and permits are created, implemented and being followed.

Estimate the cost, time, and resources required for repair and improvement projects.

Work directly with engineers in other disciplines and shift managers to ensure effective running of the process.

Working within our wider Engineering Management Team, youll be leading and managing projects as well as a team of Mechanical Technicians. Analysis, design and planning will be a part of the role but getting stuck in on the production floor is key. From 240T Gantry Cranes, Variable Speed Drives and 53MW Electric Arc Furnaces, maintaining and improving our machinery in heavy industry environment is a challenge.

You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer, who is passionate about continuous learning and is always looking to widen their skillset. You will have developed practical expertise in process control and condition monitoring, which will be backed up by strong academic knowledge

You will need

Degree in Mechanical Engineering desirable (minimum HNC)

Experience of developing process safety

Strong experience of Preventative Maintenance & Reliability Engineering processes

Significant experience in overhead cranes maintenance is desirable

Hands on engineer who will do what it takes to keep the plant running

Experience of leading and developing successful teams

Some of our benefits include

Healthcare cash plan: Claim back money towards the cost of your essential healthcare and receive access to valuable health and wellbeing services.

Pension: We contribute 5% of your salary towards your pension.

Life assurance: Group Life assurance to provide your family with financial and bereavement support.

Rewards: Discount and rewards from hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations. You can choose from one-off vouchers, reloadable discount cards, discount codes or receive cashback.

Gym Discounts: Get access to discounted gym memberships, online subscriptions, retail discounts, food & drink as well as health experiences.

Holidays: You will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on bikes and biking accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Electric Car Scheme: Save up to 40% on the cost of an electric car by paying for it through salary sacrifice.

MyMindPal: Access to MyMindPal to support your individual mental health fitness.

Free on-site parking: We have free parking all across our sites.

Youll be joining a recycling company we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. Were the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. Were passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe that embracing different perspectives and experiences will strengthen our workforce and drive innovation in the steel industry. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld in every aspect of our operations.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or process, please get in touch with our Talent Team.