Electrical Maintenance Tech – Fault Finding & Reliability

IntaPeople Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-rate pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Onsite gym

33 days holiday

Job summary

IntaPeople Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for a major manufacturing site in Newport. The role focuses on fault finding, preventative maintenance, plant reliability, and working within a fast-paced industrial environment.

The ideal candidate will have completed an electrical apprenticeship and hold NVQ/C&G/HNC qualifications, with proven experience in manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship (time-served).
• Hold a relevant electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, or similar.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing electrical equipment within manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical fault-finding capabilities with ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate electrical breakdowns across site equipment, identify root causes, and implement timely repairs.
• Perform maintenance on motors, VSDs, switchgear, distribution equipment and control panels.
• Install, service and repair low-voltage motor systems and controls.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Undertake electrical installation activities including power supplies, lighting, cabling and terminations.
• Assist with initiatives to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure maintenance records and electrical documentation are up to date.
• Adhere to safety, permit-to-work and COMAH standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Teamwork

Education

Recognised electrical apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC

Tools

Electrical schematics interpretation

Job description

IntaPeople Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for a major manufacturing site in Newport. The role focuses on fault finding, preventative maintenance, plant reliability, and working within a fast-paced industrial environment.

The ideal candidate will have completed an electrical apprenticeship and hold NVQ/C&G/HNC qualifications, with proven experience in manufacturing settings.