Job Description
Electrical Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Newport, South WalesSalary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOEHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pmContract: Full-time, PermanentWhat’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
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.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
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
Apply!If this sounds like the career move for you click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Pertemps Cardiff .