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Job Title: Industrial Electrician – Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer
Location: Newport, Wales
Pay Rate: £15 – £19 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 55 hours per week

Our client, a growing leader in the Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) sector, operates advanced facilities that process waste into clean energy for the cement industry. With their new site near Cardiff now operational and further expansion planned, they’re looking to add an experienced Industrial Electrician to their maintenance team.

The Role:

As a multiskilled engineer with an electrical bias, you’ll be responsible for keeping the site’s machinery running efficiently. You'll work on both high and low voltage systems, assist with fault finding (including PLCs), and support mechanical maintenance when needed. This is a hands-on role where safety, reliability, and teamwork are essential.

Key Duties:

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Carrying out electrical maintenance and repairs across plant equipment

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Diagnosing faults on circuits, control panels, and PLC systems

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Supporting mechanical breakdowns when required

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Performing both planned and reactive maintenance

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Working safely and ensuring compliance with HSE standards

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Helping to plan and prioritise work alongside the wider team

What We’re Looking For:

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Previous experience in an industrial electrical maintenance role

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NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent

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Confident with high/low voltage systems and electrical schematics

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Good understanding of mechanical systems and problem-solving

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Flexible approach to working hours and team-based tasks

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PLC experience is a strong advantage

This is a great opportunity for an Electrician with industrial experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. If you're a practical, safety-conscious Electrician looking for a long-term opportunity in Newport, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now to join our client as an Industrial Electrician and be part of a forward-thinking operation