Industrial Electrician

Acorn · Swansea, Wales

Industrial Electrician at Acorn, based in Swansea, Wales, paying £37,893 - £40,121 per annum. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
£37,893 - £40,121 per annum
Location
Swansea, Wales
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
25 Sep 2026
Sector
Electrician

11% below the typical rate for electrician

Reference a1WNz000001DlJuMAK_1787844078

About the role

Industrial Electrician

Swansea | £37,893 - £40,121 plus overtime and annual bonus | Monday to Friday (flexible) | 12-month FTC

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Industrial Electrician to join the team at The Mond Nickel Refinery in Swansea, one of the world's leading nickel refineries owned and operated by Vale Europe.

Key Duties
  • Work with wiring systems including SWA, MICC, T&E and conduit.

  • Diagnose and resolve faults in an industrial environment.

  • Work with AC and DC drives, servos and motors.

  • Undertake PLC fault finding.

  • Carry out HV and LV isolation and switching.

  • Work with pressure, flow and temperature loops.

  • Install and maintain single and three-phase wiring systems.

  • Work with various motor starter methods and associated circuits.

Requirements
  • Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.

  • BS7671 18th edition and C&G 2391.

  • Ideally five years' relevant industry experience, preferably within heavy industry or refining.

  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in electrical and instrumentation systems.

  • Strong electrical fault-finding knowledge is essential.

  • Ability to work shifts and respond to call-ins when required.

  • Good organisational and communication skills.

  • Commitment to safe working practices and environmental standards.

  • Preferred: HNC qualification and experience using maintenance systems such as SAP.

What We Offer
  • Base salary of £37,893 rising to £40,121 upon competency sign-off.

  • Overtime paid at x1.75 premium rate.

  • Annual company bonus.

  • Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours with potential to move onto shift work carrying a £5,391 per annum shift allowance pro rata.

  • Full training and long-term career development.

  • Support from Acorn's dedicated Swansea recruitment team.

Interested?

Apply now or contact the Acorn by Synergie Swansea branch for more information.

Reference: a1WNz000001DlJuMAK_1787844078 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 25 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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