At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and support electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Modern manufacturing facility in Newport, focused on the automotive sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, gym access, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota for additional earnings.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills.
An Electrical Maintenance Technician is required for a permanent, full-time position at a modern manufacturing facility in Newport. The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with a 1 in 9 week on‑call rota providing an additional £6,500 annual allowance. The total remuneration package ranges from £44,000 to £51,500.
Role Overview
You’ll be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team, supporting electrical systems within a high‑volume production environment supplying the automotive sector. You’ll play a key role in planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement work, and responding to breakdowns safely and efficiently, including participation in a 1 in 9 on‑call rota.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and support electrical equipment across the site
- Fault find and repair breakdowns in collaboration with other disciplines
- Carry out root cause analysis and support equipment reliability improvements
- Specify and order electrical equipment and consumables
- Support continuous improvement, cost‑down and productivity initiatives
- Prepare basic design, test and maintenance documentation
- Liaise with suppliers and manage contractors on site when required
- Participate in a 1 in 9 on‑call rota, providing out‑of‑hours support when required
What we are looking for
- HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Strong electrical safety knowledge (PTW, risk assessments, management of change)
- PLC fault finding and programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
- Experience with AC & DC drives
- Ability to read electrical drawings and P&IDs
- SAP Plant Maintenance experience desirable
- Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills
- Willingness to participate in a 1 in 9 on‑call rota
Benefits
- £44,000 – £51,500 total package (including rota allowance)
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare via BUPA
- On‑site gym
- Electric bike scheme
- 5% employee / 10% employer pension contribution
We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Maintenance Technician in Newport
Electrical Safety Knowledge
PLC Fault Finding
PLC Programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
AC & DC Drives Experience
Ability to Read Electrical Drawings
P&ID Interpretation
SAP Plant Maintenance
