Critical Services Technician

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services company is seeking a Critical Services Technician to manage maintenance tasks and ensure customer satisfaction in London. This full-time role involves technical maintenance services in critical client environments while ensuring compliance with safety and security standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical and faultfinding skills, administrative skills, and is proficient in using Microsoft Office. Apply to be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of City & Guilds in Electrical (or HNC).
• Must be able to work under own initiative.
• High level of personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Resolve and complete day-to-day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of work completed and outstanding items.
• Ensure that all contractors and staff comply with safety and security requirements.

Skills

Good technical & faultfinding skills

Excellent administrative skills

Computer literate

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Procedure writing

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical (or HNC)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

BMS systems

Job description

Overview

Critical Services Technician

Job ID 238607 • Posted 17-Sep-2025 • Service line GWS Segment • Role type Full-time • Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance • Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Critical Services Shift Technician to join the team in London.

About the Role: As a CBRE Critical Services Technician, you will resolve and complete day-to-day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets and ensure completion in the time frame required. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

Role Responsibilities

• Qualify and act as an appointed Authorized Person (AP) within 6 months from onboarding.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of work completed and outstanding items through the in-house system.
• Ensure that all contractors and staff comply with all company, client safety, and security requirements.
• Participate in the critical services training program.
• Ensure effective communication with the client and management team is maintained.
• Operate as a team with other technicians by sharing expertise and experience to help resolve operational problems.
• Provide holiday, training & sickness cover for other members of the shift team.
• Track and complete Critical Services Planned Preventative Maintenance and provide condition assessments of plant and equipment.
• Log and action all out-of-line situations with incident reports.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

Role Requirements

• Skills
• Essential- Good technical & faultfinding skills
• Educated to a minimum of City & Guilds in Electrical (or HNC)
• Excellent administrative skills
• Computer literate
• Highly conversant in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Procedure writing
• Desirable- Apprenticeship (or equivalent programme in Electrical / Mechanical Installation)
• Report writing

• Knowledge
• Essential- Excellent knowledge of the operation of Mechanical & Electrical Services
• Ability to interrogate and operate BMS systems
• Knowledge of business-critical services i.e., UPS, Generators and Comms Rooms etc
• Desirable- 18th Edition IEE regs • HV Trained

• Aptitude
• Essential- Must be able to work under own initiative.
• High level of personal integrity
• Takes ownership of issues and ensures completion.
• Able to organize and manage own workload.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written to all seniority levels.
• Understanding of customer needs and standards.
• Presentable and smart always
• Self motivated with drive to exceptional service
• Incumbents must have a high level of energy, confident and stable in manner.
• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.
• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Able to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and focused.
• Able to make sound decisions based on fact and experience.
• Working with team members

• Circumstances
• Essential- Required to work 0800-1700, Mon – Fri
• Provide out of hours accessibility as part of escalation procedure.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours

• Core Competencies
• Essential- Exceptional customer focus
• Good understanding of customer requirements
• Able to build enduring relationships.
• High level of responsiveness
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical
• Desirable- Personal drive for results – works to exceed goals, expectations, and standards

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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