About this role

Job Title

Technical Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Department

Trostre Works Electrical (Tata Packaging Plus)

Location

Trostre (SA14)

Salary

£40,384 + Additional hours (AAH) with increase to £41,627 upon successfully job owner trained

Closing Date

Thursday 23rd July 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We’re looking for a skilled Technical Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to support engineering excellence across our Trostre site. This is a key technical leadership role where you’ll drive maintenance performance, support manufacturing operations, and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient running of plant equipment.

You’ll take ownership of engineering activities within your area, providing technical expertise, leading teams and contractors, and delivering continuous improvement to enhance plant performance and reliability.

What you will do

Lead and control Engineering Craft personnel and contractors in support of manufacturing and site services

Plan and deliver preventative maintenance and inspection activities to required standards

Diagnose and resolve complex faults to minimise downtime and ensure continuity of production

Ensure all engineering activities comply with Health, Safety, Environmental, and legislative requirements

Develop and manage task force deployment schedules to meet maintenance objectives

Allocate engineering resources and materials to support maintenance plans

Organise and manage contract labour to meet agreed requirements

Monitor performance of engineering teams and contractors to ensure quality and efficiency standards

Control and manage maintenance expenditure within budget

Review and improve engineering practices to enhance plant and equipment performance

Provide expert technical support to manufacturing teams

Manage availability of spares and materials to maintain equipment reliability

Identify and implement improvements to equipment and processes

Support training and development of engineering and manufacturing teams

Ensure appropriate risk assessments and Management of Change processes are followed

Issue certificates of isolation in line with safe systems of work