Automation & Controls Inspector: PLC & Drives Expert

Technical Partners; Pontarfynach; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Technical Partners in Port Talbot, UK, seeks a Process Control & Automation Inspector to uphold and improve automated production equipment. You will diagnose PLC faults, maintain automation and instrumentation, and ensure plant reliability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an electro- bias, an Engineering Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus strong fault-finding and safety-first practices.

Qualifications

• Completed an Engineering Apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of electrical systems, motors, drives and control equipment
• Strong commitment to health, safety and engineering best practices
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on PLC-controlled systems and plant instrumentation.
• Maintain and support control, automation, and instrumentation equipment across site.
• Fault find on AC/DC drives, motors, and electrical control systems.
• Support planned maintenance and breakdown activities to minimise production downtime.
• Issue electrical permits when authorised and ensure compliance with site safety procedures.
• Respond effectively to engineering, operational, quality, and safety issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase plant reliability and performance.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to deliver maintenance objectives.
• Support plant upgrades and engineering projects where required.
• Undertake overtime during planned shutdowns and breakdowns as needed.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Electrical systems

Motors & drives

PLC fault-finding

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Technical Partners in Port Talbot, UK, seeks a Process Control & Automation Inspector to uphold and improve automated production equipment. You will diagnose PLC faults, maintain automation and instrumentation, and ensure plant reliability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an electro- bias, an Engineering Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus strong fault-finding and safety-first practices.