At Tata Steel's Llanwern site, we’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Cranes & Lifting team, to ensure our auxiliary plant and infrastructure operate at peak performance. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands‑on engineering expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of critical plant equipment in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the coordinating point for the day team, ensuring safe and effective deployment of craft members and support personnel.
* Carry out maintenance, repair, and fault‑finding tasks while ensuring compliance with Tata Steel’s engineering standards and legislative requirements.
* Promote a culture of safety by enforcing risk assessments, safety contacts, and best practices, ensuring the safety of all team members.
* Manage work priorities, coordinate resources, and maintain SAP records to optimise maintenance activities.
* Lead by example and support the development of team members by delivering on‑the‑job training and coaching.
* Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of engineering activities, including fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and team flexibility.
* Deputise for the Area Engineering Manager as required, providing an excellent opportunity to build your leadership capabilities.
Qualifications
* Mechanical & Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the field of lifting equipment.
* Good communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
* Basic computer literacy.
* Conversant with PUWER/LOLER regulations.
* Demonstrable leadership potential, with the ability to coordinate and motivate a team.
* A commitment to safety, with experience promoting compliance and best practices.
* Proven ability to plan and manage resources effectively, ensuring tasks are completed to high standards.
Desirable Skills
* Continuous improvement initiatives.
* Proficiency with SAP or similar systems for planning and maintenance management.
Benefits
* A market competitive salary.
* 35 days holiday per annum.
* Annual pay review.
* Bonus scheme – subject to business performance.
* Ongoing Tata Steel training.
* One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution).
* Free onsite parking at all sites.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Employee discount scheme for partners such as Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and local services.
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