Mobile Field Electrical Engineer – Multi-Skilled & Tech-Savvy

CBRE Group, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a Mobile Multi Skilled Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh/Glasgow. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant and building services, manage risks, and support safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong maintenance experience, relevant electrical/mechanical qualifications, and hands-on expertise with PLCs, 3-phase systems, and heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Recognised or time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong background in manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds 236 Pt 1-2, 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.
• Working at Height qualification.
• IPAF certification.
• Experience in heavy engineering.

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

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Recognised/apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical & Mechanical

Tools

City & Guilds 236 Pt 1-2, 18th Edition

Mechanical City & Guilds

3-phase motors & drives

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

PLC diagnostics & repair

IPAF certification

Working at Height

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a Mobile Multi Skilled Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh/Glasgow. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant and building services, manage risks, and support safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong maintenance experience, relevant electrical/mechanical qualifications, and hands-on expertise with PLCs, 3-phase systems, and heavy machinery.