Are you an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Shotton?

We have a permanent Mechanical Craftsperson role available within TATA Steel's Shotton site. This role is ideal for someone who considers themself to be hands on and is a time served experienced fitter from within a heavy industrial environment. Only applicants with a UK based time served Mechanical apprenticeship will be considered.

Role: Mechanical Craftsperson - Cranes

Location: TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH

Salary: £33,477 - £36,651 + Bonus

Start: ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment. (This does include a drug and alcohol test)

Responsibilities:

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Mechanical maintenance, refurbishment and repair of mechanical equipment within the cranes department

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Undertaking preventative and corrective maintenance on overhead travelling cranes

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Repairing mechanical items to a high standard

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Following existing drawings

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Assisting with the development of design for manufacture of spares for cranes

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Repairing and refurbishing existing equipment

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Undertaking work for workshops, auxiliary plant and downshifts as needed

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Carrying out risk assessments and LOLERs

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Conducting zone safety audits as required

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Following a high level of Health and Safety at all times and promoting this to others

Essential requirements:

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Driving licence and use of a car

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Plant experience in a steel and/or construction related heavy industry (2+ years)

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Time served apprenticeship (Mechanical Engineering)

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Prior experience with overhead cranes and abidance of LOLER

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Exceptional knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation

Benefits:

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Advice and editing on your current CV

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Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

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Paid holiday of 35 days per annum

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Annual pay review

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Annual bonus scheme, subject to performance

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10% employer contribution to pension scheme (6% employee contribution)

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Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

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 but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check