Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (18243) Newport, Wales

Salary: GBP47473 - GBP47473 per annum

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Salary: £47,473.78 per annum 

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

We are recruiting for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a well-established industrial manufacturing site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Electrical or Instrumentation Technician looking for a permanent position offering an attractive salary, excellent benefits and a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding and repairing electrical, instrumentation and control systems to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair electrical and instrumentation faults, responding to plant breakdowns.

  • Install, maintain and troubleshoot 415V AC motors and associated control equipment.

  • Install, commission and maintain instrumentation and control systems, including pressure, temperature and level measurement equipment.

  • Carry out instrument calibration, testing and planned preventative maintenance.

  • Maintain equipment within hazardous areas in accordance with DSEAR regulations.

  • Complete general electrical installation work, including lighting and cabling.

  • Use SAP and Beamex CMX to record maintenance activities and calibrations.

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and technical documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance or Instrumentation.

  • Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing or process environment.

  • Strong electrical and/or instrumentation fault-finding skills.

  • Knowledge of electrical control systems, motors and instrumentation equipment.

  • A systematic approach to fault diagnosis and problem-solving.

  • Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Desirable: Experience with SAP, Beamex CMX, hazardous area equipment and DSEAR regulations.

 

Salary & Benefits

  • £47,473.78 total annual salary 

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • Up to 9% employer pension contribution

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Free Bupa private medical insurance

  • Discounted medical insurance for dependants (taxable benefit)

  • Life insurance worth 4 times basic salary

  • Group Income Protection up to 50% of basic salary

  • Car salary sacrifice scheme (after probation)

  • Cycle to work scheme (after probation)

  • Onsite gym and canteen

  • Free onsite parking

  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

If you are an experienced Electrical or Instrumentation Technician looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with an excellent salary and benefits package, we would love to hear from you.

 Apply today with your updated CV to find out more.