Mechanical Craft Team Member, Corby

Job Description:

Are you a time served Mechanical Craftsperson/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: Mechanical Craft Team Member 

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

Rate: £33,163 + 20% shift allowance = £(phone number removed)

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:

• Mainly 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.