Electrical Inspector

Acorn · Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

Electrical Inspector at Acorn, based in Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
Contract
Permanent
Posted
11 hours ago
Closes
25 Aug 2026
Sector
Electrician

Reference a1WNz000004xc6zMAA_1786953887

About the role

Electrical Inspector | Electrical Technician | Industrial Electrician | Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Port Talbot | Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus | 35 Days' Holiday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Electrical Inspector to join a major industrial manufacturing operation in Port Talbot.

This is an opportunity to work within a large-scale, technically demanding production environment, where electrical reliability plays a key role in maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Working as part of the engineering team, you'll support electrical systems, control equipment, drives, motors and associated plant, using your technical knowledge to fault-find, investigate issues and contribute to improvements across the site.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary.
  • Annual bonus scheme, subject to business performance.
  • 35 days' holiday.
  • Annual pay review.
  • 10% employer pension contribution / 6% employee contribution.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Discounts with a range of national and local retailers and services.
The Role

You'll work within a high-speed steel manufacturing operation, responding to electrical faults and supporting the safe and reliable operation of production equipment.

Your responsibilities may include fault-finding on electrical control systems, working on installations, supporting permits, investigating issues with motors and drives, and helping identify improvements to plant reliability and performance.

There will also be opportunities to develop your technical knowledge in areas including AC/DC drives, PLCs, instrumentation and HV/LV systems.

Key Duties
  • Fault-find and diagnose electrical issues across production plant.
  • Work with electrical systems, control equipment, motors and drives.
  • Carry out electrical installation work.
  • Support electrical permits and site safety procedures.
  • Investigate equipment faults and identify appropriate solutions.
  • Contribute to improvements in plant safety, reliability and productivity.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team.
  • Apply technical judgement when responding to equipment and production issues.
  • Work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.
Requirements
  • Approved electrical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 Electrical or equivalent.
  • Solid experience working with industrial electrical systems.
  • Good knowledge of electrical control systems, motors and drives.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience carrying out electrical installations.
  • Understanding of electrical permit-to-work systems.
  • Ability to work safely and confidently without constant supervision.
  • Practical approach to problem solving.

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

  • AC/DC drives.
  • PLC fault diagnosis.
  • LV/HV systems.
  • Instrumentation.
  • Plant end devices.
  • Electrical authorisations.

You don't need experience across every area. A strong industrial electrical background and willingness to develop your technical skills are key.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Electrical Inspector, Electrical Technician, Industrial Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Electrical Craftsperson looking for your next opportunity in Port Talbot, apply online today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Reference: a1WNz000004xc6zMAA_1786953887 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 25 Aug 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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