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Craft Team Member Mechanic
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- Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £41,617 - £41,617 Per Annum
Job Description
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Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA
Pattern of Work – 42 hours, Monday - Friday 6-4.30 Mon-Thurs first week 6-4.30 Tues-Fri second week
What you need to know about the role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Team Members on days to work on our internal locomotive fleet in HRS on the Scunthorpe site. You will work to achieve plant operational/workshop targets, product quality, customer service and health and safety objectives.
Ideally with a background in the rail or car industry as a mechanic.
You will be part of a multi-disciplined team, ensuring the most effective engineering service is provided to our manufacturing customers.
Using your skills to achieve business objectives, you will react to engineering, quality and safety issues as they arise and utilise your knowledge, experience and skill to initiate corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns providing quick and effective solutions to minimize production downtime.
* Adhere to all safety standards ensuring maintenance activities are conducted in a safe and secure manner. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
* Maintain records of maintenance activities
* Be available on some occasions to respond to emergency out of hours breakdowns
* Implement preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
* Repair or replace defective parts and components of machinery, including bearings, gears, shafts, engines, motors, and other mechanical elements.
* Identify and diagnose mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions quickly and accurately, using tools and diagnostic techniques to determine the root cause of problems
* Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on locomotives and associated rail machinery
What we need to know about you
We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual who is ideally qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3, or holds an equivalent qualification in a relevant mechanical trade. Candidates who have completed a recognised apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply. A strong mechanical foundation is essential, as the role involves working across a variety of equipment and systems.
Experience within the rail or locomotive sector would be highly advantageous, as would previous work with vehicles and plant machinery. This background will support the successful candidate in handling a diverse range of maintenance tasks and technical challenges.
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated reliability and responsibility in previous roles, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with maintenance staff, engineers, and operators to ensure the smooth running of operations and the timely completion of maintenance activities.
Flexibility is key, as the role requires adapting to different machinery, tasks, and new techniques. Strong time‑management skills are essential to prioritise workloads and meet scheduled maintenance deadlines. A proactive approach to safety is also vital, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and contributing to a safe working environment for all.
What we can offer you
We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.
Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:
* Defined contribution company pension scheme
* 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
* Life Assurance
* A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
* Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Standby and call-out payments
* Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
What you need to know about us
British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long products around the world.
We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance – making the products our customers want now and in the future.
British Steel has a bright future and we want you to be part of it.
British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners
Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA
Pattern of Work – 42 hours, Monday - Friday 6-4.30 Mon-Thurs first week 6-4.30 Tues-Fri second week
What you need to know about the role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Team Members on days to work on our internal locomotive fleet in HRS on the Scunthorpe site. You will work to achieve plant operational/workshop targets, product quality, customer service and health and safety objectives.
Ideally with a background in the rail or car industry as a mechanic.
You will be part of a multi-disciplined team, ensuring the most effective engineering service is provided to our manufacturing customers.
Using your skills to achieve business objectives, you will react to engineering, quality and safety issues as they arise and utilise your knowledge, experience and skill to initiate corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns providing quick and effective solutions to minimize production downtime.
* Adhere to all safety standards ensuring maintenance activities are conducted in a safe and secure manner. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
* Maintain records of maintenance activities
* Be available on some occasions to respond to emergency out of hours breakdowns
* Implement preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
* Repair or replace defective parts and components of machinery, including bearings, gears, shafts, engines, motors, and other mechanical elements.
* Identify and diagnose mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions quickly and accurately, using tools and diagnostic techniques to determine the root cause of problems
* Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on locomotives and associated rail machinery
What we need to know about you
We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual who is ideally qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3, or holds an equivalent qualification in a relevant mechanical trade. Candidates who have completed a recognised apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply. A strong mechanical foundation is essential, as the role involves working across a variety of equipment and systems.
Experience within the rail or locomotive sector would be highly advantageous, as would previous work with vehicles and plant machinery. This background will support the successful candidate in handling a diverse range of maintenance tasks and technical challenges.
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated reliability and responsibility in previous roles, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with maintenance staff, engineers, and operators to ensure the smooth running of operations and the timely completion of maintenance activities.
Flexibility is key, as the role requires adapting to different machinery, tasks, and new techniques. Strong time‑management skills are essential to prioritise workloads and meet scheduled maintenance deadlines. A proactive approach to safety is also vital, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and contributing to a safe working environment for all.
What we can offer you
We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.
Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:
* Defined contribution company pension scheme
* 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
* Life Assurance
* A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
* Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Standby and call-out payments
* Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
What you need to know about us
British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long products around the world.
We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance – making the products our customers want now and in the future.
British Steel has a bright future and we want you to be part of it.
British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners