E & I Technician

Yolk Recruitment; Newport; Presencial; GBP 43.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer for Newport. You will join a global manufacturing organisation's maintenance team, maintaining critical plant equipment and supporting production performance.

You will lead fault finding, calibration and maintenance of process control systems, while working with safety-critical instrumentation. This role offers a stable career in a company committed to continuous improvement and long-term development.

Qualificações

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, process, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, and process control systems.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Excellent awareness of health, safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience using maintenance management systems and technical documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to breakdowns and fault finding on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors, drives and control equipment.
• Assist in commissioning, calibration and maintenance of process control systems.
• Work on safety-critical equipment including pressure, temperature and level instrumentation.
• Maintain hazardous area equipment per regulations and site procedures.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and update records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to improve plant reliability.

Conhecimentos

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Instrumentation knowledge

HSE awareness

Autonomy

Teamwork

Maintenance systems

Problem solving

Formação

Electrical apprenticeship

Descrição da vaga

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Newport
£47,500

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading global manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join its Newport operation.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly skilled maintenance team within a well-established industrial environment where safety, reliability and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a key role in maintaining critical plant equipment, supporting production performance, and helping deliver high standards of operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out fault finding on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, drives and associated control equipment.
• Supporting the commissioning, calibration and maintenance of process control and measurement systems.
• Working on safety-critical equipment including pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation.
• Maintaining hazardous area equipment in line with industry regulations and site procedures.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities and updating maintenance records.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects aimed at improving plant reliability and efficiency.

What You'll Bring:

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, chemical, process, industrial or heavy engineering environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, and process control systems.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Excellent awareness of health, safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Experience using maintenance management systems and technical documentation.

Why You Should Apply:

This opportunity offers far more than just a maintenance role. You'll be joining a globally recognised manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovation, sustainability and investment in its people.

The business operates across international markets and continues to strengthen its position through advanced manufacturing technologies, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. As a result, employees benefit from working within a stable and financially secure organisation that values technical expertise and long-term career development.

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