Electrical Engineer - Early Shift

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global manufacturer as an Electrical Engineer in Newport. You will be part of a skilled maintenance team ensuring production uptime through both proactive and reactive electrical maintenance. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in a high-volume production environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular shift allowance

Defined contribution pension with employer match

Life assurance (4x basic salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular health monitoring

Wash time payment included in working hours

Qualifications

• Time-served/apprentice-trained with relevant electrical qualifications.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, PLC fault finding, and industrial installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.
• Conduct electrical fault finding and troubleshooting on machinery.
• Issue work permits and oversee contractor compliance.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Electrical maintenance

Safe systems of work

Education

Electrical qualifications

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Newport, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Electrical Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing

Shift: Permanent Early- Monday to Friday

Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays

Join a global manufacturer with a strong local presence and a reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability. Our Newport-based facility is a high-volume production site with over 400 staff and a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

We are currently recruiting a Electrical Engineerto join the site's skilled maintenance team, ensuring production uptime through proactive and reactive electrical maintenance on a wide range of equipment. If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, apply now to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to breakdowns and perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Electrical fault finding, repair, and troubleshooting on manufacturing machinery
• Support projects and improvement initiatives
• Work in accordance with health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Ensure site cleanliness and uphold high housekeeping standards
• Issue work permits and oversee contractor compliance
• Work collaboratively across teams to achieve production goals

What You'll Need:

• Time-served/apprentice-trained with relevant electrical qualifications

Experience with:

• MustAC/DC drives, inverters, and power electronics
• PLC fault finding
• Electromechanical and optical sensors
• Industrial electrical installation and safe isolation procedures
• Computer-based maintenance systems (CMMS)
• Knowledge of Fanuc robots (desirable)
• Strong fault-finding/problem-solving skills
• Understanding of safe systems of work (e.g., lockout/tagout)
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on environment

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary with regular shift allowance
• Defined contribution pension with employer match
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wash time payment included in working hours
• Regular health monitoring

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Eyleesha Bhatti at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.