Gas Recovery Mechanical Team Leader

What you need to know about the role

Gas Recovery supports the Basic Oxygen Plant, and collects Gas as a By Product for the manufacturing of Steel. Scope of work includes  induced draught fans, pumps, gear boxes & bearings, various valves, hydraulics,  pneumatics and water treatment plant.

Working as a Primary Team Leader you will be responsible for supervising British Steel craft and contractor resource to ensure safe and effective maintenance of equipment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer for the area and working alongside other multi disciplined Team Leaders you will provide front line supervision, technical advice, planning, reporting and will be expected to lead and motivate the team to achieve the desired plan.

You will maintain and where possible raise the benchmark for engineering standards in the area and will lead and develop the craft team to ensure a high standard of maintenance is achieved in a safe efficient manner. You will also be expected to liaise with the Maintenance Engineer and customers in order to improve maintenance strategy.

What we need to know about you

To be considered for this position you must be qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a relevant  mechanical trade or have served a recognised apprenticeship*.

Ideally you will have experience of mechanical  maintenance and fault finding within a commercial or heavy engineering environment, essential to the role is the ability to adapt to new equipment. You must be flexible, have a desire to learn and develop.

Knowledge of steelmaking and engineering supervision would be beneficial but is not essential, as extensive training will be provided.

*Certificate evidence will be required

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.
Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme


• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)


• Life Assurance


• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme


• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simplyhealth


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Standby and call-out payments


• Family friendly benefits including maternity, paternity and adoption leave

What you need to know about us

Here at British Steel we’re undertaking the biggest transformation in our history – and you could play a vital role. Our new owners have invested £330 million in just 3 years to improve our operations. And further major investments are planned as we focus on building a clean, green and sustainable future for British Steel. People are at the heart of our exciting plans and we’re looking for more talented colleagues to drive our journey to net zero. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now!