Electrical Inspector

Randstad · Port Talbot, Wales

Electrical Inspector at Randstad, based in Port Talbot, Wales. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Port Talbot, Wales
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
16 hours ago
Closes
15 Sep 2026
Sector
Electrical Engineer

Reference EINSPEC

About the role

Are you a time served Electrical Inspector?

Can you demonstrate strong technical knowledge on electrical systems?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

Tata Steel's largest UK works, Port Talbot, are seeking a permanent Electrical Inspector within their Hot Rolled Products remit. Around 83,000 tonnes of slab a week are processed through this department for customers worldwide. The successful applicant will be a time served Electrical Apprentice holding NVQ3 Electrical.

On this occasion, only applicants with FULL Right to work in the UK already in place can be considered.

Role: Electrical Inspector

Location: TATA Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG, United Kingdom

Rate: Competitive and based on experience (inside IR35)


Responsibilities:
  • Carrying out electrical installations
  • Issuing permits on electrical systems after training
  • Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults on control systems, drives and motors
  • Ensuring full compliance with H&S and company policy at all times
  • Supporting the rest of the team to quickly diagnose and/or rectify faults
  • Reacting to engineering, quality and safety issues immediately and effectively
  • Contributing to plant performance improvement

Essential requirements:
  • Completed an approved Apprenticeship with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Electrical (or equivalent)
  • Strong technical knowledge including fault finding on electrical systems
  • Good understanding of electrical permit systems
  • Enthusiasm towards undertaking further and additional development and training
  • Strong interpersonal communication including good verbal and written communication
  • Proven experience in a relevant position with a willingness to undertake further development and training
  • Excellent UK Health and Safety knowledge

Desirable requirements:
  • Experience on DC and AC controls and drives
  • LV and/or HV authorisation
  • Knowledge and experience on PLC programs, in particular fault finding

Benefits:
  • 35 days holidays per annum, including Bank Holidays
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Annual Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance)
  • One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
  • Free onsite parking at all sites
  • Employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well-being
  • Exclusive online services including restaurant, local, and national retail discounts

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


skills

steel


qualifications

NVQ level 3

Reference: EINSPEC · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 15 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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