Job Description

Job Title: Production Team Member

Department: Tata Steel Tubes

Location: Hartlepool (TS25)

Salary: 29,413 + 10% shift allowance (32,354 Total Salary)

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term

Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

At Tata Steel, we produce the materials that shape everything from buildings to bridges - and we couldn't do it without a hardworking team behind the scenes. We're now looking for reliable, safety-focused people to join us in production roles at our Hartlepool site.



If you've worked in a warehouse, factory, steel plant, or other heavy industry setting - and you're looking for secure, well-paid work in a proper team environment - this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you will do:

You'll work as part of a team to help run our production lines and move steel safely through the site. This is hands-on, physical work, and you'll be responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you.


You'll report to a Team Leader and work with colleagues across production and warehousing to keep things running smoothly.


Your tasks could include:


Operating machinery and equipment (after training), including cranes, forklifts, or mobile plant Carrying out checks and inspections to meet safety and quality standards Helping to load, unload, and move steel around the site Following safety procedures and supporting improvement projects Working flexibly across different lines when needed

You'll need to be comfortable with manual handling and working at height, and you'll be expected to follow set procedures at all times to keep yourself and your team safe.

What you will need:

We're looking for people who are reliable, switched-on, and ready to learn. You'll need:


GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C or above) Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment A strong understanding of safety in the workplace A positive, team-focused attitude and good communication skills Flexibility to work across different areas and shifts when needed

It would also be great if you have:


Experience in steel, ports, transport, or heavy industry A current Forklift, HGV, or Side Loader licence Slinging/lifting training Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Please note: You must be aged 18 or over due to site safety regulations.

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:


A market competitive salary 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)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world's top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.



Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.



Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon - YouTube