Technical Specialist - Steel

Are you an individual with Mechanical or Chemistry testing experience?

Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?

Are you based in or around Trostre?

We have a Temporary Shift Technical Specialist role available within TATA Steel's site. It's an opportunity to implement cutting-edge quality strategies, lead impactful projects, and be the driving force behind our pursuit of operational perfection

Role: Shift Technical Specialist

Location: Tata Steel, Trostre, Maes-Ar-Ddafen Road, Llanelli SA14 9SD (100% site based)

Pay: £24910+30% Shift Allowance = £32383 per annum. Hourly this is £16.13ph

Contract length: 12 months initially

Shift Patterns: X2 days 06:00-18:00 and X2 nights 18:00-06:00 then X4 off

Start: January 2026 but pending the successful result of a medical, which does require a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the manufacturing teams and various Steel product supply chains with process and environmental investigations
• Working with the Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator to complete compliance checks, standard and routine testing
• Liaising with stakeholders of all levels in a clear and concise manner and within an effective time frame
• Sampling and testing against Tata procedure in support of the technical and manufacturing teams
• Producing accurate reports containing results and if required, actions
• Carrying out detailed investigations with strong analytical technique
• Monitoring process and product consistency
• Ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aware of data and performance per shift

Essential requirements:

• Mechanical or Chemistry testing experience (2+ years)
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to the size and nature of the site)
• HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Metallurgy or related subject (advantageous)
• Sound understanding of all laboratory and sampling procedures
• Great knowledge of process terminology
• Some experience with mainframe systems, database and spreadsheet software (desirable)
• Confidence liaising with stakeholders of all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Good IT literacy, especially with MS office including Word, Outlook, teams and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capability of using own initiative and applying a proactive approach to tasks

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.

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