Mechanical Craftsperson

Job Description:

Benefits:

• Attractive Salary: £33,163 + 20% shift allowance, rising to £34,308 + 20% shift allowance after probation
• Generous Holiday: 30 days annual leave, increasing to 34 after 12 months, plus up to 6 banked days
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme: Based on business performance
• Annual Pay Review
• Top-Tier Pension: 10% employer / 6% employee contribution
• Lifestyle Perks: Free onsite parking, employee assistance programme, and discounts with major brands like Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover

Join Our Client's Tooling Department and play a vital role in maintaining the equipment that powers steel production across the UK and beyond. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role where your skills will make a real impact.

Working in the Roll Stand Refurbishment Team, you'll strip, inspect, and rebuild roll stands to exacting standards. You'll use technical drawings to replace and fit parts, including bearings and gears, using induction heaters and presses.

You'll also support other teams and help move equipment and spares across the site. This role follows a 4-week rotating day-shift pattern, including three weekends out of four, with rest days during the week.

• Time-served apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in mechanical fitting, including bearings and gear fitting
• Valid driving licence
• Awareness of COSHH and safe handling of substances
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Desirable:

• Forklift truck experience (up to 2 tonnes)
• Overhead crane experience (up to 10 tonnes)