Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CBRE; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our on-site facilities management team at Westgate Shopping Centre in Oxford. This hands-on role covers planned preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding, electrical repairs, small works and general building services support across a busy retail environment.

You will complete PPMs, respond to breakdowns, carry out fault finding and support minor installation works,

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance, building services maintenance, facilities management or commercial maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical systems, plant, equipment and controls.
• Good working knowledge of PPM and reactive maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Good written and spoken English, with basic IT skills for updating maintenance systems and records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, complete repairs and respond to site engineering emergencies.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems including lighting, power, emergency lighting, fire alarm interfaces and BMS‑related equipment where required.
• Support minor installation works, small projects and site improvement activity.
• Work with mechanical and other trade engineers to resolve issues quickly and safely.
• Update maintenance records, site logs, PPM paperwork and equipment reports accurately.
• Liaise with subcontractors, obtain quotations where needed and check works are completed to the required standard.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent CBRE professionally with the client, visitors and site teams.
• Follow health, safety, compliance and site procedures at all times.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Building services maintenance

PPM knowledge

English proficiency

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias

Location: Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our on‑site facilities management team at Westgate Shopping Centre in Oxford.

About the role

This is a hands‑on engineering role covering planned preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding, electrical repairs, small works and general building services support across a busy retail environment. As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will help keep the site safe, compliant and running smoothly by maintaining electrical, mechanical and building services systems. You will complete PPMs, respond to breakdowns, carry out fault finding and support minor installation works.

What you’ll be doing

• Diagnose faults, complete repairs and respond to site engineering emergencies.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems including lighting, power, emergency lighting, fire alarm interfaces and BMS‑related equipment where required.
• Support minor installation works, small projects and site improvement activity.
• Work with mechanical and other trade engineers to resolve issues quickly and safely.
• Update maintenance records, site logs, PPM paperwork and equipment reports accurately.
• Liaise with subcontractors, obtain quotations where needed and check works are completed to the required standard.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent CBRE professionally with the client, visitors and site teams.
• Follow health, safety, compliance and site procedures at all times.

What we’re looking for

Essential skills and qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred. 17th Edition may be considered with willingness to update.
• Experience in electrical maintenance, building services maintenance, facilities management or commercial maintenance.
• Strong fault‑finding skills across electrical systems, plant, equipment and controls.
• Good working knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Good written and spoken English, with basic IT skills for updating maintenance systems and records.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Useful experience

• Knowledge of emergency lighting, fire alarms, power distribution, BMS, mechanical plant, HVAC or general building services.

About you

• You take pride in delivering safe, high‑quality work and excellent customer service.
• You can prioritise tasks, communicate clearly and make sound decisions under pressure.
• You are committed to ongoing learning and keeping your technical skills up to date.

Why join CBRE?

• Join a global leader in facilities management and commercial real estate services.
• Work in a varied, hands‑on engineering role within a high‑profile retail environment.
• Be part of a professional on‑site team with opportunities to develop your technical skills.
• Support a safe, compliant and well‑maintained environment for the client, customers and visitors.

Keywords for job board visibility

• Multi Skilled Engineer, Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Bias Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• Building Services Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, Fault Finding
• 18th Edition, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, Test and Inspection, HVAC, BMS, Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm, Oxford