Electrical Engineer

Liberty Speciality Steels is a global supplier focused on a wide variety of carbon, alloy and stainless steels meeting the needs of demanding applications around the world.

We are recognized experts in engineering steels technology, manufacture and applications through high quality electric arc steelmaking, world class re-melting facilities and established mill processing capabilities. We are environmentally conscious and the UK’s largest consumer of recycled steel. We are committed to safety, employee development and local community initiatives and offer careers in a wide ranging number of Engineering and Support function disciplines.

We now have an opportunity for a Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplined diagnostic team based at Aldwarke Cast Products, Rotherham responding to breakdowns & developing repair strategies.

The teams will provide an operational and maintenance service to the site encompassing all aspects of engineering limited only by the competency of the team; this will include work of and with the opposite trade, working alone, working with contract resource and working with production.

Your duties will include, but aren’t limited too;

Develop specific skills above basic craftsman level

Supervise/organise multi-skilled workforce

Issue permits etc.

Undertake on the job training of craft & process workers

Short term planning & procurement

Determine priorities to maximise plant utilisation

Act as diagnostician on complex plant

Communicate and respond to Production requests

Deputise for Team Leader

Adhere to the two trades agreement and therefore be trained to do burning and welding activities on shifts (mechanically biased technicians)

Use the business system to its full capability for maintenance activities

Undertake training to learn new skills and use any training given

Carry out repairs and inspections as instructed

Involvement in plant improvement projects

Write and review risk assessments, method statements and procedures e.g. JTD’s

Respond to breakdowns under own initiative

Undertake a hands on role with the Production Team

Shift Pattern: 12 hour shifts, days and nights

The successful applicant should have served a recognised Apprenticeship and have a sound knowledge of manufacturing processes. A working knowledge of computerised maintenance systems and other applications, which are widely used by the Engineering function, is desirable, but not essential, as training will be given.

It is desirable but not essential that the jobholder will have at least 3 years’ experience in either a Melting/Casting environment.

It is expected that the successful candidate must hold one of the following qualifications BTEC Electrical or equivalent HND or HNC.

What you will get in return:
Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Premium overtime rates

Opportunity to be a part of a friendly and supportive team

Up to 16% pension contribution

Excellent progression opportunities

Great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business