Are you a time served Mechanical Engineer? Do you have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment? Are you based in or around Caerphilly?

We are supporting TATA Steel with a permanent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter at their Catnic site in Caerphilly. Catnic Caerphilly provides sustainable, steel construction products within the residential sector.

The successful applicant will hold a time served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment.

Role: Mechanical Fitter

Location: TATA Steel/Catnic, Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 3GL

Rate: -38,601 per annum

Shifts: Days, Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00 and Fri 07:00-12:30 (39.5 hours per week)

Once fully trained and settled (approx 6 months) will join the nightshift rota. This is 1 in 4. Nights: Mon-Wed 20:30-07:00 and Thu 18:30-04:30

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

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking preventative maintenance on processing machinery
• Conducting maintenance and repair on ancillary equipment
• Being part of preventative maintenance improvement initiatives and programmes to avoid unplanned downtime
• Overseeing work provided by third party suppliers to ensure good standard
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others in the department to do the same
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW

Essential requirements:

• Time served apprenticeship and NVQ3 (Mechanical Engineering)
• ONC/HNC qualification (or equivalent) within a Mechanical Engineering subject
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• The ability to conduct a physically demanding role, with no concerns around working with grease, scale and dust on a daily basis
• Ability to be fully flexible and adhere to the shift pattern
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Welding and Fabrication skill (desirable)

Benefits:

• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
• One of the UK''s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support
• Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover
• Opportunity for progression into senior positions
• Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses

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: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.