At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and support electrical systems in a modern manufacturing facility.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer in the automotive sector based in Newport.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and an on-site gym.
- Other info: Participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota for additional earnings.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 37500 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOE + £6,500 on‑call allowance
Total package value: £44,000 – £51,500 (including rota)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
On‑call rota: 1 in 9 weeks (circa £6,500 annual allowance)
What’s in it for you:
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional holiday
- Pension: 5% employee / 10% employer
- Private healthcare (BUPA)
- On‑site gym
- Electric bike scheme
- Additional £6,500 per year on‑call allowance
Role Overview:
An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a modern manufacturing facility in Newport. 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
