Combustion Engineer
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Llanelli, SA14 9SD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Are you an experienced combustion or thermal process engineer?
Do you consider yourself to be a subject matter expert in manufacturing combustion systems, COMAH compliance and control loop tuning?
Are you based in or around Llanelli?
A permanent opportunity for an experienced combustion or thermal process Engineer with tenure in the Heavy industry sector at the Trostre Steelworks. Tata Steel's historic Trostre Works manufactures over 400,000 tonnes of high-quality steel packaging every year.
On this occasion, only applicants holding full Right To Work in the UK already in place can be considered.
Role:
Combustion Engineer
Location:
Tata Steel,
Maes-Ar-Ddafen Road, Llanelli SA14 9SD
Salary:
competitive and based on experience
Shifts:
Mon-Fri (days) 36.5 hours per week
Start:
ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical assessment, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test
Responsibilities:
Serving as the site technical authority for all manufacturing combustion systems
Evaluating unit capabilities
Driving hazard identification
Leading COMAH, DSEAR/Ex (EIS 7), and environmental compliance strategies
Leading the end-to-end delivery of combustion system upgrades
Maintaining standard operating procedures
Ensuring optimal control loop tuning
Managing rigorous Management of Change (MOC) processes to guarantee alignment with internal QA and international safety standards
Reliability & Maintenance Optimisation
Partnering with the Energy & Environmental team to handle ISO 14001 compliance, EA permit reporting, and energy forecasting, while embedding best practice across all operating units
Providing hands-on problem-solving
Acting as the central point of contact for operational queries, and design training programs to elevate on-site technical competency
Essential requirements:
Degree educated in a relevant Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong track record in heavy industry, ideally within Steel and Tinplate manufacturing operation
Previous experience within fault-finding of complex industrial gas, air, electrical, and instrumentation control systems as well as maintenance, and modification.
IEMA Associate level (or equivalent knowledge)
Expertise in managing air and water emissions, waste streams, site permits, and public health/environmental compliance
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable guidance for operators, engineers, and executive leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong industrial computing skill
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: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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