Process Control & Automation Inspector — PLC Faults & Diagnostics

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

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).