£38,495 – £38,495Full TimeEN
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Inspector
Department: Cold Rolled Products (CRP)
Location: Port Talbot (SA13)
Salary: £38,495 plus Benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
Due to ongoing operational requirements, opportunities have arisen for Inspectors within the Engineering function at Port Talbot, supporting the Cold Rolled Products (CRP) department.
What you will do
As an Inspector, you will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability and asset performance by leading inspections across your area of responsibility. You will ensure defects are identified, prioritised and resolved effectively to minimise downtime, improve asset availability and support safe, reliable operations.
Working closely with operational teams, engineers and contractors, you will develop a detailed understanding of plant condition and performance, using inspection data and first-principles engineering to drive continuous improvement in maintenance effectiveness.
Key responsibilities include:
What you will need
You will have a strong engineering background, supported by a served apprenticeship and ONC/OND or equivalent qualifications. You will bring a sound understanding of engineering first principles and experience working within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
You will be confident in fault-finding and problem-solving, with the ability to diagnose issues, prioritise defects and contribute to practical, cost-effective solutions. Experience using a computerised maintenance management system such as SAP is important, along with the discipline to maintain accurate records and maintenance histories.
Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with operators, engineers, planners and contractors. You will take a proactive, safety-focused approach to your work, with the confidence to make decisions, escalate issues appropriately and support safe, reliable plant operation.
Ready to make a difference?
For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: sue.robinson@tatasteeleurope.com
Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube
