Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CBRE-2; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Guildford. This role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment, with responsibilities that include emergency repairs and preventive maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant job experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of job-related experience is required.
• Ability to lift/carry over 50 lbs and meet physical role requirements.
• Combination of experience and education accepted in lieu of diploma.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical equipment as part of the engineering function.
• Advise on equipment shutdowns to minimize damage during repairs.
• Follow defined procedures under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job ID 222252

Posted 01-Jul-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Guildford - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About the Role: As a CBRE Electrical Technician, you will inspect, repair, replace, install, wire, adjust, and maintain all equipment for an assigned location. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. What You'll Do: • Review and follow instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection of work to be done. • Advise when the immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage, or when temporarily continued operations will have no harmful effect. • Dismantle, clean, repair, replace, etc. electrical equipment taking all safety precautions. • Make mechanical repairs as required in connection with the servicing of electrical equipment. • Install, splice, or replace sections of wire incidental to repair or temporary installation. • Make emergency mechanical repairs without other maintenance personnel. • Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion. • Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail. • Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance. What You'll Need: • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. • Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more. • Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. • Communication skills to exchange straightforward information. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. • Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.