Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
What you need to know about the role
As a British Steel Maintenance Engineer, you'll be part of our team that turns ideas into products.
You'll be involved in the development, testing, improvement and maintenance of complex manufacturing processes and infrastructure.
You’ll be expected to generate conceptual proposals, turning them into viable solutions considering factors such as safety, manufacture, cost and quality – to name but a few. Your challenge is to meet our stringent safety and production requirements, whilst giving British Steel leading edge performance.
Based at our Teesside Beam Mill, this is very much a hands-on role, being responsible for mechanical maintenance activities across the plant. You will utilise modern diagnostic technology to ensure that the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved for the ever changing needs of the business.
What we need to know about you
We’re looking for someone with excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Combining your technical and engineering knowledge, you'll know how to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical discipline with significant, demonstrable experience in a similar role, you will need to be someone who works well in a fast, high paced, customer focused environment.
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
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Life Assurance
- A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
- Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simplyhealth
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Standby and call-out payments
- Family friendly benefits including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
What you need to know about us
British Steel continues to transform as a business under the ownership of Jingye Group and we’re looking for passionate, hard-working, ambitious and dedicated people who want to be part of our journey.
We are a world leader in the production of steel – producing over 2.8 million tonnes of it every year. Our steel is, and continues to be, fundamental in creating iconic, awe-inspiring structures around the world. It helps people travel, work, eat and socialise every day. More importantly it also helps keep us safe.
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.
For more information about us and our journey please visit – www.britishsteel.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a visa or will you require sponsorship in the future?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/07/2023
Reference ID: REQ689
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Maintenance Engineer roles across British Steel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,000 - £41,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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