Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CBRE Local UK; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Cheltenham seeks an experienced Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer. Responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting faults, and compliance testing. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation and experience in commercial maintenance environments. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

Access to training and development programs

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments.
• Ability to work independently or within a shift team, delivering under pressure.
• Good understanding of permit systems and H&S regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults for swift resolution.
• Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation

17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at a static site.

Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and support within a large, complex environment, ensuring critical uptime, safety, and compliance across all systems.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8-4.30

Role Summary:

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical systems, including lighting, emergency systems, power distribution, UPS, and control panels

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, ensuring swift, safe resolution

• Assist with minor installation works and upgrades, and liaise with external contractors when required

• Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing, such as emergency lighting tests, fixed wire testing support, and generator checks

• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in line with health and safety standards, including isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems

• Accurately complete all associated paperwork, including job sheets, reports, risk assessments, and method statements

• Collaborate with other shift engineers and the site management team to address escalations and service-level agreements (SLAs)

• Monitor and report on the performance of critical plant and electrical infrastructure, escalating issues proactively

• Maintain strong communication with the client and help ensure minimal disruption to site operations

Experience Required:
Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering

• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments (data centres, hospitals, offices, etc.)

• Experience working on shift patterns, including days and nights, with the ability to respond to time-sensitive or high-impact issues

• Good understanding of permit systems, H&S regulations, and safe systems of work

• Ability to work independently or within a shift team, delivering under pressure

Desirable:

• LVAP certification

• Experience with BMS systems, UPS, and generator testing

• Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems (to assist multi-skilled teams)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.

• Access to training, development and upskilling programs.

• Supportive team environment and career progression within a global organisation.