Mechanical Team Leader

Here at British Steel in Scunthorpe we are looking for Mechanical Team Leaders to support our Engineers at our Scunthorpe site. We are currently undergoing a period of significant growth as we emerge under Jingye ownership and have already realised over 300 Million pounds of Capital Investment at the works over the past 2 years

We are looking for fitters to join us within Ironmaking, Steelmaking, Energy Operations and our Mills.

Working as a Mechanical Team Leader you will be responsible for supervising British Steel craft and contractor resource within your area of control to ensure safe and effective maintenance of equipment and plant.

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for the area and working alongside other Team Leaders you will provide front line supervision, technical advice and will be expected to lead and motivate the team to achieve the desired plan.

You will maintain and where possible raise the benchmark for engineering standards in the area and will lead and develop the craft team to ensure a high standard of maintenance is achieved in a safe efficient manner. You will also be expected to liaise with the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and planning function in order to improve maintenance plans and develop plant equipment.

You will provide fault finding and technical expertise for your assigned area both during and outside normal hours as demanded by the plant. You will also ensure equipment is in a safe, reliable condition using appropriate inspection methods.

You will work to achieve plant operational/workshop targets, product quality, customer service and health and safety objectives.

You will have experience within Heavy Industry or Commercial environment and will support our manufacturing and production colleagues to ensure our Plant meets its operational targets in producing 2.8 million Tonnes of Steel every year

**How we’ll invest in you**

On offer is a structured training and development plan in order for you to quickly progress into a multi-skilled mechanical professional.

Career development is key, driven by a full competency profile and bespoke training plan. You will also receive mentoring from our experienced professionals and exposure on the path to Chartership.

**What we need to know about you**

Ideally, you will have experience of **mechanical maintenance within a commercial or heavy engineering environment,** essential to the role is the ability to adapt to new equipment. You must be flexible, have a desire to learn and develop.

*Certificate evidence will be required

**What we can offer you**

We're proud of the outstanding package of benefits we offer our people. Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy will include:

- Private Healthcare Cashplan
- Entry into our defined contribution company pension scheme
- Up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and much, much more

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.

**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.

**Salary**: From £36,135.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- NVQ Level 3 In Mechanical engineering or equivalent?

**Experience**:

- Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)