Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - OPP

What you need to know about the role



As a British Steel Maintenance Engineer within our Ore Preparation Plant here at the Scunthorpe site, you'll be involved in the development, testing, improvement and maintenance of complex manufacturing processes and infrastructure.



You’ll be expected to preside over the overall mechanical and structural maintenance operations for your plant area, Lead, support and mentor the maintenance team, manage relationships and orders with multiple vendors for both services and goods. Review and manage stocks of critical equipment spares. Ensure the processes, systems, equipment and people are maintained and developed effectively and efficiently to meet the Plant requirements with a focus on safety, manufacturing, cost, quality and Continuous Improvement.



The OPP includes a diverse set of machinery, equipment and infrastructure including Turbine Impellors & Fans, Gases & pipework, Ignition Furnaces, Windmains, Sinter machines, Pressure Vessels, Impact Dryers, Material Samplers, Stackers, Reclaimers, precipitators, material screens, unloaders, Conveyor Belts, static & mobile plant machinery. Experience with these types of assets and heavy industry is desirable.



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 HNC/Degree level or equivalent in a mechanical discipline with demonstrable experience in a similar mechanical biased role, you will need to be someone who works well in a fast, high paced, customer focused environment.



You will assist and coordinate the Scope of Works to be carried out during Shutdowns and implement in conjunction with the Maintenance Engineers team. You will be required to monitor and report in line with modern maintenance principles.



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



* Overtime rates paid at 1.33 weekdays and 1.5 weekends



* Family friendly benefits including maternity, paternity and adoption leave



What you need to know about us

Here at British Steel, we’re undertaking the biggest transformation in our history – and you could play a vital role. Our new owners have invested £330 million in just 3 years to improve our operations. And further major investments are planned as we focus on building a clean, green and sustainable future for British Steel. People are at the heart of our exciting plans and we’re looking for more talented colleagues to drive our journey to net zero. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now