Process Control and Automation Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Bonus scheme - subject to business

Ongoing training and industry-leading

Defined contribution pension scheme (9

Job summary

Technical Partners is seeking an experienced Process Control & Automation Inspector to join a leading UK steel manufacturer in Port Talbot. You will support engineering activities, ensuring electrical equipment and control systems operate safely and efficiently, with responsibilities spanning fault diagnosis, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

The role requires completing an electrical apprenticeship and an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Completed an approved electrical apprenticeship.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Sound understanding of electrical systems and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work with PLC programmes to diagnose faults and troubleshoot plant end devices.
• Maintain and fault-find instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across AC/DC drives, motors and electrical control systems.
• Issue permits for electrical systems once appropriately authorised and competent.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety policies and statutory requirements.
• Respond to engineering, quality and safety issues effectively.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance plant performance.
• Work flexibly, including overtime during breakdowns and planned maintenance periods.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC programming

Instrumentation & control

Electrical safety

Drive systems troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role: Process Control and Automation Inspector

Location: Port Talbot

Salary: £39,265 per annum + excellent benefits

Benefits

• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
• Ongoing training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Technical Partners are looking for an experienced and motivated Process Control & Automation Inspector to join a leading UK steel manufacturer within their engineering operation based in Port Talbot.

The Role

As a Process Control & Automation Inspector, you will be responsible for supporting engineering activities, ensuring equipment and control systems operate safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with PLC programmes to diagnose faults and troubleshoot plant end devices.
• Maintaining and fault-finding instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults across AC/DC drives, motors and electrical control systems.
• Issuing permits for electrical systems once appropriately authorised and competent.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety policies and statutory requirements.
• Responding effectively to engineering, quality and safety issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities to enhance plant performance.
• Working flexibly, including overtime during breakdowns and planned maintenance periods.

What We're Looking For

• Completed an approved electrical apprenticeship.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge and practical engineering experience.
• Experience in a relevant electrical or control engineering position.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A sound understanding of electrical systems and plant equipment.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Desirable Experience

• PLC programming and fault diagnosis.
• Instrumentation and control systems.
• HMI development.
• Industrial networking experience.
• Low Voltage authorisation.
• AC/DC control and drive systems.
• Experience working with furnace and gas systems.

Interested?

If you're an electrically qualified engineer with experience in industrial control systems and fault-finding, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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