Field Electrical Engineer – Industrial Plant & PLCs

Carbon 60; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60 is seeking an experienced Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our on-site maintenance team across East Midlands sites. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and assist with commissioning on industrial plant and building services equipment.

The role requires strong electrical fault-finding, PLC control system experience, and the ability to work independently while liaising with on-site teams. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Maintenance (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Experience working with PLC and industrial control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical issues.
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems and safe isolation procedures.
• High Voltage Authorised Person status would be advantageous, although training may be provided.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Able to work independently and as part of a close-knit engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities on industrial plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.
• Prepare and issue permits to work and oversee equipment isolations.
• Support commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and housekeeping.
• Operate and maintain site utility systems to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Utilise the site maintenance management system to manage work activities.
• Liaise with contractors and support specialist projects where required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC and industrial control systems

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical &Mechanical

Permit-to-work & safe isolation

HV authorised person (advantage)

Communication & customer-facing

Driving licence

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

Job description

Carbon 60 is seeking an experienced Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our on-site maintenance team across East Midlands sites. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and assist with commissioning on industrial plant and building services equipment.

The role requires strong electrical fault-finding, PLC control system experience, and the ability to work independently while liaising with on-site teams. A UK driving licence is essential.