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12 November 2026

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Permanent
Newport
Industrial - Warehouse & Manufacturing
Up to £47473 per annum

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Salary: £47,473.78 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

We are recruiting for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a well-established industrial manufacturing site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Electrical or Instrumentation Technician looking for a permanent position offering an attractive salary, excellent benefits and a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding and repairing electrical, instrumentation and control systems to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair electrical and instrumentation faults, responding to plant breakdowns.

  • Install, maintain and troubleshoot 415V AC motors and associated control equipment.

  • Install, commission and maintain instrumentation and control systems, including pressure, temperature and level measurement equipment.

  • Carry out instrument calibration, testing and planned preventative maintenance.

  • Maintain equipment within hazardous areas in accordance with DSEAR regulations.

  • Complete general electrical installation work, including lighting and cabling.

  • Use SAP and Beamex CMX to record maintenance activities and calibrations.

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and technical documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance or Instrumentation.

  • Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing or process environment.

  • Strong electrical and/or instrumentation fault-finding skills.

  • Knowledge of electrical control systems, motors and instrumentation equipment.

  • A systematic approach to fault diagnosis and problem-solving.

  • Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable: Experience with SAP, Beamex CMX, hazardous area equipment and DSEAR regulations.

Salary & Benefits

  • £47,473.78 total annual salary

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • Up to 9% employer pension contribution

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Free Bupa private medical insurance

  • Discounted medical insurance for dependants (taxable benefit)

  • Life insurance worth 4 times basic salary

  • Group Income Protection up to 50% of basic salary

  • Car salary sacrifice scheme (after probation)

  • Cycle to work scheme (after probation)

  • Onsite gym and canteen

  • Free onsite parking

  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

If you are an experienced Electrical or Instrumentation Technician looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with an excellent salary and benefits package, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV to find out more.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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