Electrical Inspector at Tata Steel UK

Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

39265.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PLC Programming, Fault Diagnosis, Electrical Control Systems, DC Drives, AC Drives, Motor Control, Permit Issuance, Health And Safety Compliance, Plant Performance Improvement, Electrical Instrumentation

Industry

mining

Description

Job Title: Electrical Craft Location: Port Talbot Salary: £39,265 per annum plus benefits Closing Date: Monday 25th May 2026 We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference. What you will do Hot Rolled Products Port Talbot is the UK’s leading supplier of Hot rolled coil, with up to 83,000 Tonnes of slab a week, processed to various thickness and grades for hundreds of different customers all over the world. Steel slab is reduced to coil and either sent direct to customers or for downstream processing through a highly complex and high speed rolling mill. You will be working within the Primary Operations work area covering the Slab Yards and Re-heat furnaces, providing a complete range of Engineering activities to optimise production in the area. As part of the team, you become a key member of Tata Steel, operating as the first point of contact to ensure the continued output of the Hot Mill. The suitable candidate will: * Have knowledge and experience working on PLC programs to diagnose faults and work on plant end devices and instrumentation. * Have a good understanding of electrical control systems of DC & AC drives and motors, and be able to quickly diagnose and rectify faults. * Be authorised to issue permits (when competent) on electrical systems. * Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements and familiarise themselves with, and to implement the company Health and Safety Policy and relevant statutory duties. * Utilise their skills to the maximum effect in support of team activities. * React to engineering, quality and safety issues as they arise in a timely and effective manner. * Actively contribute to all activities aimed at improving plant performance. * Will be flexible to undertake overtime to meet business needs. Typically around breakdowns and planned maintenance periods. What you will need We are looking for candidates that has: * Completed an approved Apprenticeship with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Electrical (or equivalent). * Can demonstrate good technical knowledge. * Experience in a relevant position and flexibility to undertake further development and training. * Knowledge and experience of fault finding. * Good understanding of electrical systems and perimetry. It would be advantageous, but not essential that applicants have: * Experience on DC and AC control and drives packages * Low voltage and/or High Voltage authorisation * Knowledge and experience working on PLC programs to diagnose faults and work on plant end devices and instrumentation. Ready to make a difference? For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: sue.robinson@tatasteeleurope.com What we can offer you Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from: * A market competitive salary * 35 days holidays per annum * Annual Pay Review * Annual Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance * One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution) 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 discounts with local and national retailers and 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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMmmnPurU8w] To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsh00zEmH7k]

Responsibilities

Provide a complete range of engineering activities to optimize production within the Slab Yards and Re-heat furnaces. Act as the first point of contact to ensure the continued output of the Hot Mill through fault diagnosis and rectification.