Hydraulic Engineer

Description:

Are you an experienced Hydraulic Engineer? Do you consider yourself to be reliable and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

We have a Hydraulic Engineer role available within TATA Steel. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge and experience of the maintenance of hydraulic and pressure systems.

The successful applicant will support TATA Steels cold rolled products department (CRP)

Role: Hydraulic Engineer

Location: TATA Steel, Port Talbot SA13 2NG

Rate: £38,000 per annum (£20.02ph)

Contract length: 6 months initially

Shift Patterns: Day shifts, 08:00-16:00, Mon - Fri, 36.5 hours per week

Responsibilities:

Maintaining and improving the safety and reliability of hydraulic systems within the department.
Working on hydraulic equipment, pumps, valves, filters etc, including , fault finding diagnosis and rectification
Assisting the department to reduce hydraulic oil consumption by reducing oil loss
Acting as the departments senior responsible person for the fluid power permitry, including carrying out 3 year review of all the departments authorised and competent people
Assisting with the training and testing of authorised people
Managing contract labour to carry out maintenance activities when required during normal operation /downshift / major stops
Managing the maintenance of CRP hydraulic equipment accumulators and components to maintain PSSR compliance
Managing all work though the SAP system, to maintain records of all maintenance tasks carried out and build maintenance history
Developing upgrades / improvements to improve reliability / combat equipment obsolescence issues and managing change through Management of change (MOC) database
Procurement of labour, tools, mobile plant and equipment as identified by a planned maintenance task or event
Reviewing and authoring safe working procedures
Carrying out monthly departmental fluid power audits and reporting centrally
Managing contract labour through PBS / CAT1 systems
Carrying out Safety Audits as per schedule and on timeEssential requirements:

Detailed knowledge of Hydraulic and pressure systems maintenance
Extensive working experience with Hydraulic and pressure systems
HNC level 4 or equivalent (obtained through craft apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or modern apprenticeship certificate) Benefits:

Advice and editing on your current CV
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Paid holiday
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy