Mechanical Engineer

7 Steel UK – Cardiff

Up to £50,000, plus £2,550 Call Out & 10% Bonus

Joining our Melt Shop team as a Mechanical Engineer, you will be working on some of the largest pieces of kit you’ll find in the industry. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage mechanical activities (i.e. planned maintenance programs, shutdowns or emergency repairs) to minimize break-downs and malfunctions
• 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
• Collaborate with engineers in other disciplines and shift managers to ensure the effective running of the process

Working within the wider Engineering Team, you’ll be leading and managing projects as well as a team of Mechanical Technicians. Analysis, design and planning is a key part of your role, but you will also enjoy being down on the plant and getting stuck in.

You will be an experienced and skilled Mechanical Engineer, who is passionate about manufacturing, continuous learning, and team development. Ideally your background will be in a heavy industry environment, but most importantly, hands on, practical engineering will excite you.

You will need…

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong experience of Preventative Maintenance & Reliability Engineering processes
• Hands on engineer who prioritises the efficient running of the plant
• 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:

·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.

You’ll be joining a recycling company – we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. We’re the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. We’re 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.