Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Craft Team Member

Department: Tata Steel Tubes

Location: Corby (NN17)

Salary Salary: £43,251 (£36,043 basic plus 20% shift allowance, Rising to £36,831 plus 20% shift allowance on successful completion of probation period)

Shift Pattern: Days (including weekend working)

Closing Date: Thursday 21st May 2026

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

At Tata Steel, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re proud to offer long-term, secure employment, with real opportunities to learn, develop, and build a career that matters.

We’re currently looking for a Mechanical Craft Team Member to join our Tooling Department at our Corby site. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be part of a team that keeps our essential equipment in top condition – playing a vital part in helping us produce steel that’s used across the UK and beyond.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work primarily in the Roll Stand Refurbishment Team, helping to keep our mill equipment in good working order. This work is physically demanding and involves working in a tough environment where grease, scale, and dust are part of the daily challenge.

Your duties will include stripping down, inspecting, and rebuilding roll stands to agreed standards, often against tight deadlines. You’ll be working from technical drawings to replace or repair parts, fitting bearings and gears using tools like induction heaters and presses. You may also support other teams within the department and help move equipment and spares around site.

You’ll be expected to take pride in your work, keeping your area clean and tidy and always looking for ways to improve how things are done. Most importantly, you’ll carry out every task with safety at the forefront – following site rules and making sure you and those around you go home safe each day.

This role works on a 4-week rotating day-shift pattern, including three weekends out of every four, with rest days during the week.

What you will need:

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical skill and a practical, team-focused approach. You’ll need:

• A time-served apprenticeship and an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds qualification, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Solid experience with mechanical fitting, including bearings and gear fitting using induction heaters and presses
• A valid driving licence
• Awareness of COSHH regulations and safe handling of substances
• A strong commitment to safe systems of work
• A good attitude to teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement

It would also be an advantage (but not essential) to have:

• Experience operating a forklift truck up to 2 tonnes
• Experience using an overhead crane up to 10 tonnes

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: sue.robinson@tatasteeleurope.com

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Please note it is your responsibility to inform your current manager that you have applied for this role, failure to disclose this information to your manager may result in delays in your application being processed.

• If a qualification is an essential criteria for this role you may be required to present original documentation
• Successful candidates who will be changing role may be required to undertake a new Pre Placement Medical prior to starting in post.

If you are a migrant worker please speak to the recruitment team to confirm your eligibility to apply