Mechanical Fitter / Craft

Company: Randstad Delivery
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Location: Corby
Job Description:

Are you a time served Mechanical Crafts-person/Engineer?

Do you have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment?

Are you based in or around Corby?

We are supporting TATA Steel with a permanent opportunity for a Mechanical Craft Team Member to join their Corby works. Corby works are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation’s mission of being a sustainable steel provider.

The successful applicant will hold a time served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment.

Position

Mechanical Craft Team Member

Location

TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA

Salary and Allowances

  • £33,163 + 20% shift allowance = £(phone number removed)
  • £34,308 + 20% shift allowance (£41,169.60) upon successful completion of probation period

Shift Pattern

Days, 4 week rotating shift pattern which does include weekend working 3 weekends out of 4. (Rest days included in the week)

Start Date

ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment (including a drug and alcohol test).

Responsibilities

  • Mainly assisting in the roll stand refurbishment team, keeping the mill equipment in working order
  • Assisting the tooling department with assigned duties
  • Stripping down, inspecting and rebuilding roll stands
  • Working with technical drawings to replace and/or repair parts, fitting bearings and gears
  • Using induction heaters and presses
  • Assisting other teams with moving spares around site
  • Adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW
  • Supporting with improvement initiatives within the department

Essential Requirements

  • Time served apprenticeship and NVQ3 (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Previous experience (2+ years) within a Heavy Industrial environment
  • Exceptional experience with mechanical fitting which includes bearing and gear fitting
  • Experience using induction heaters and presses
  • The ability to conduct a physically demanding role, with no concerns around working with grease, scale and dust on a daily basis
  • UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
  • Ability to be fully flexible and adhere to the shift pattern
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Desirable Requirements

  • FLT experience (up to 2 tonnes)
  • Overhead crane experience (up to 10 tonnes)

Benefits

  • 35 days holidays per annum
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
  • One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
  • Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support
  • Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover
  • Opportunity for progression into senior positions
  • Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses

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Posted: June 1st, 2026