Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Copello; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and test SCADA/PLC systems for large-scale infrastructure projects in London. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, conducting inspections, and collaborating with software engineers to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with company contribution

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification required (City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).
• Experience in SCADA / PLC systems maintenance and testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of SCADA / PLC systems.
• Conduct NIC EIC inspections and ensure compliance with SHEQ systems.
• Liaise with Software Engineers for testing and fault finding.

Skills

Electrical qualification

M&E maintenance experience

SCADA / PLC maintenance

Ability to read engineering drawings

Good use of IT skills

Education

City & Guilds, HNC, or Degree ECS level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Copello have partnered with an Engineering business who are recruiting for Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join their team in designing, developing, and delivering specialist control and monitoring systems, SCADA, and integrated M&E systems for large scale infrastructure projects.

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and testing of SCADA / PLC systems, including VSDs and LV panels, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with client technical and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of SCADA / PLC systems, including call outs, fault diagnosis, and installation / commissioning
• Act as an LV competent person or LV Authorised person for VSDs and LV panels
• Conduct NIC EIC inspections
• Liaise with Software Engineers to assist with testing and fault finding
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ systems and contribute to continuous improvement
• Proactively engage with team members to support a continuous improvement program

Qualifications & Skills required:

• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds, HNC, or Degree ECS level 3 or equivalent)
• General M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) maintenance experience
• Experience in maintenance and testing of SCADA / PLC and HMI
• Ability to read engineering drawings, including panel drawings and SLDs
• Ability to follow and fault find SCADA/PLC and M&E systems
• Good use of IT skills

Benefits / Working hours:

• Hybrid working from home, London office, and client sites as required
• Competitive salary with annual bonus scheme and paid overtime
• On call uplift
• Pension scheme with company contribution (5% of salary)
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and annual Christmas shutdown
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the business
• You have a full UK driving licence and are willing to work weekends and night shifts