Process Control and Automation Engineer

Randstad Staffing; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holidays

Annual Pay Review

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pension scheme (10% employer)

Private Healthcare Scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Job summary

Randstad Staffing in Port Talbot is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join Tata Steel's Process Control and Automation team. You will diagnose faults, troubleshoot PLC systems, and optimise production across the hot mill area, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

The role requires expertise in DC/AC drives and instrumentation, with a focus on maintaining continuous output. 36.5 hours per week, with day shifts, in a heavy industry setting.

Qualifications

• Completed an approved Apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ Level 3 Electrical or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a relevant position with willingness to develop and train.
• Strong fault-finding ability and knowledge of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on plant end devices and electrical drive systems.
• Optimize production and ensure continued output of the hot mill.
• Issue permits on electrical systems and adhere to Health & Safety policies.
• Respond to engineering, quality and safety issues promptly.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Control systems

DC/AC drives

Fault finding

Overtime flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Tools

HMI systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer?

Do you hold strong knowledge of Process Control and Automation with Heavy Industry?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

In this hands‑on engineering role, you will act as the first line of defence for the Hot Mill‑diagnosing electrical faults, troubleshooting PLC systems, maintaining AC/DC drives, and optimising continuous production.

Role: Process Control and Automation

Location: TATA Steel Port Talbot SA13 2NG, United Kingdom

Hours: Mon-Fri, Day shifts, 36.5 hours per week

Rate: £39,265 per annum + 10% Pension

Start: ASAP, but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Provide a complete range of Engineering activities to optimise production within the Primary Operations work area (Slab Yards and Re-heat furnaces).
• Act as the first point of contact to ensure the continued output of the Hot Mill.
• Diagnose and rectify faults quickly on plant end devices, instrumentation, control systems, and electrical control systems of DC & AC drives and motors.
• Issue permits on electrical systems once authorised and competent.
• Ensure strict compliance with all Health and Safety requirements and implement the company Health and Safety Policy and relevant statutory duties.
• React to engineering, quality, and safety issues as they arise in a timely and effective manner.
• Actively contribute to all activities aimed at improving plant performance.

Essential requirements:

• Completed an approved Apprenticeship with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Electrical (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a relevant position with a willingness to undertake further development and training.
• Demonstrated good technical knowledge, along with specific knowledge and experience of fault finding and electrical systems/perimeter.
• Strong knowledge and working experience with PLC programs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems of DC & AC drives and motors.
• Flexibility to work overtime around breakdowns and planned maintenance periods.

Desirable requirements:

• Advanced knowledge and experience working on PLC programs to diagnose faults and work on plant end devices and instrumentation.
• Experience with HMI development and networks.
• Low voltage authorisation.
• Specific experience on DC and AC control and drives packages.
• Direct experience working with Furnace and gas systems.

Benefits:

• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Annual Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance)
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Employee assistance programme
• Exclusive online services including restaurant, local, and national retail discounts

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

skills

steel