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Junior Electrical Technician

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Department:Business Development
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Newport, Wales
Location:Pontypool, Wales, United Kingdom
Experience:Entry level
Salary:£30,000 - £30,000
Skills:
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGPLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCEREACTIVE MAINTENANCEFAULT DIAGNOSISMULTISKILLED
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Job Description

Posted on: June 12, 2026

Junior Electrical TechnicianPontypool Shift pattern:2 ShiftsCirca £30,000

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing business in Pontypool who are looking to recruit a Junior Electrical Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Engineer to join a stable, growing business and develop your knowledge through structured training and support.

This is what you'll be doing.

As a Junior Electrical Technician, you'll be part of the site Engineering team, reporting into the Engineering Management structure. You will:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production equipment and site services
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
  • Accurately complete maintenance documentation, service reports and update maintenance systems
  • Support continuous improvement activities and contribute technical ideas to improve reliability and performance
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety and environmental legislation and company procedures
  • Work closely with production, engineering and external contractors to ensure safe, efficient operation of the plant
  • Help to maintain key services such as electricity and compressed air and ensure they meet operational requirements

The experience you'll bring to the team.

You'll be a practical, hands-on engineer with a strong Multiskilled background and experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

  • You will hold a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Electrical engineering
  • Confident communicator, able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels

And this is what you'll get in return.

  • Permanent role with an established manufacturing business with a great financial backing.
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of equipment in a modern, high-volume plant
  • Supportive Engineering team with a focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Salary of circa £30,000

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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