Mechanical Craft Team Member

Tata Steel UK Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel production company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Craft Team Member for their Cranes & Lifting Department. This hands-on role involves maintaining and repairing lifting equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. Candidates should have a Mechanical apprenticeship, experience with lifting equipment, and strong technical skills. Competitive salary and benefit packages include 35 days holiday, a bonus scheme, and extensive lifestyle perks. Join a top-tier team focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Market competitive salary

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance

Ongoing Tata Steel training

Defined contribution pension scheme (10% employer contribution)

Qualifications

• Experience working on lifting equipment and familiarity with PUWER/LOLER regulations.
• Ability to work at height and in a safety-critical environment.
• Basic IT skills and experience managing maintenance activity.

Responsibilities

• Completing maintenance, fault-finding and repair tasks to a high standard.
• Promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with risk assessments.
• Supporting the team leader in planning work and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Clear communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

A time-served Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

EOT crane maintenance

Job description

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Craft Team Member to join our Cranes & Lifting Department at our Llanwern site. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping our essential lifting equipment safe, reliable and fully operational. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team working in a busy and safety-focused environment that supports steel production across the UK.

What you will do

As a Mechanical Craft Team Member, you’ll take responsibility for carrying out maintenance and repairs across a range of lifting equipment. Your day-to-day work will support the safe and efficient running of the plant, and you’ll contribute your knowledge as a skilled craftsperson within a high-performing team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing maintenance, fault-finding and repair tasks to a high standard
• Promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring all tasks comply with risk assessments and safety procedures
• Supporting the team leader in planning work, coordinating resources and maintaining accurate records in SAP
• Delivering on-the-job training and coaching to other team members

You’ll also have the chance to deputise for the Area Team Leader when required, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills in a supportive setting.

What you will need

We’re looking for an experienced, team-oriented craftsperson with strong technical skills and a proactive attitude. You’ll need:

• A time-served Mechanical apprenticeship
• Experience working on lifting equipment and familiarity with PUWER/LOLER regulations
• The ability to work at height and in a safety-critical environment
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to lead and support others
• Basic IT skills and experience managing maintenance activity

It would be great if you also have:

• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems
• Experience with EOT crane maintenance
• A track record of continuous improvement

For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact: [e-mail]

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
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
• 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