Mobile Electrical Engineer

CBRE; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Mobile Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and building services, including fault finding and preventative tasks across a range of heavy industrial systems.

Based in East Anglia with travel across Cambridge, Ipswich, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas, you will support site services, write risk assessments, and be available for nights/weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Recognised or time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong background in manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds 236 Pt 1-2-3, 18th Edition or equivalent).
• Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience with 3-phase motors, drives, inverters.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems expertise.
• PLC diagnostics and repair skills.
• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
• Ability to write risk assessments, method statements, and permits.
• Contractor supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and building services.
• Identify and manage risks, update technical drawings, and improve machinery performance.
• Conduct fault finding and preventative maintenance on various types of machinery.
• Provide technical support on heavy industrial machines and overhead cranes.
• Work with three-phase systems (up to 440V), motors, gearboxes, valves, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Use mobile devices and CAFM systems to manage and complete maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with site services to resolve building-related issues.
• Deputise for the Shift Leader during absences and support departmental health and safety initiatives.
• Be available for overtime, including nights and weekends, as required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Three-phase systems

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting PLCs

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Overhead cranes awareness

Contractor supervision

Education

City & Guilds electrical qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical & Mechanical

18th Edition (or equivalent)

Tools

PLC diagnostics tools

Job description

Mobile Electrical Engineer

Job ID 280799

Posted 10-Jun-2026

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Cambridge - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Colchester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ipswich - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Milton Keynes - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Northampton - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Peterborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Mobile Multi Skilled Electrical Engineer

Location: East Anglia (Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk)

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, is seeking a Mobile Multi Skilled Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technical environment where your expertise will directly impact the performance and safety of critical equipment and building services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and building services.
• Identify and manage risks, update technical drawings, and improve machinery performance.
• Conduct fault finding and preventative maintenance on various types of machinery.
• Provide technical support on heavy industrial machines and overhead cranes.
• Work with three-phase systems (up to 440V), motors, gearboxes, valves, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Use mobile devices and CAFM systems to manage and complete maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with site services to resolve building-related issues.
• Deputise for the Shift Leader during absences and support departmental health and safety initiatives.
• Be available for overtime, including nights and weekends, as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised or time-served apprenticeship
• Strong background in manufacturing maintenance
• Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds 236 Pt 1-2-3, 18th Edition or equivalent)
• Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Experience with 3-phase motors, drives, inverters
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems expertise
• PLC diagnostics and repair skills
• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical and Mechanical disciplines
• Ability to write risk assessments, method statements, and permits
• Contractor supervision experience

Desirable Extras

• Working at Height qualification
• IPAF certification
• AP qualifications
• Experience in heavy engineering

Why Join Us?

At CBRE, you’ll be part of a global team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. We offer professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.