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Posted 21 July, 2026

Crane Engineer

Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Corby, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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

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Do you have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment?

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Are you based in or around Corby?

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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.

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

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Role: Crane Engineer

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Location: TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA

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Rate: £33,163 + 20% shift allowance = £39795.60

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This rises to £34,308+20% shift allowance (£41,169.60) upon successful completion of probation period

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

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Start: ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment. (This does include a drug and alcohol test)

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Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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  • 35 days holidays per annum
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  • Annual Pay Review
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  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
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  • One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
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  • Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support
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  • Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover
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  • Opportunity for progression into senior positions
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  • Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses
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Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

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All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

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