Electrical Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems across site infrastructure at Bournville (UK). You will fault-find, service and test equipment including emergency lighting, LV systems, motors and drives, and support on electrical installations.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, knowledge of 18th Edition regulations, and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineering background required.
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations knowledge.
• Ability to read and sketch technical drawings and literature.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test and repair electrical equipment supporting site infrastructure.
• Carry out basic electrical installations as required.
• Log downtime and report root causes.
• Work closely with managers and client teams.
• Ensure H&S standards and complete training requirements.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Fault finding

Control systems knowledge

IT literacy

Communication skills

Organisational/planning

Prioritisation

Team/player

Reading technical drawings

Regulatory compliance (HSE)

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC / ONC/HNC

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Electrical Technician

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain, modify, test, service, fault find and repair various electrical equipment mainly in support of site infrastructure services which would typically include:
• Emergency Lighting
• Control Panel maintenance.
• Motors, pumps, inverters drives, conveyors
• Bay doors, dock levellers and wheel locks
• Testing and Inspecting (PAT, RCD’s & electrical installations)
• LV systems
• Carry out basic electrical installations as required
• Internal and external lighting

• Ensure all work requests are carried out as requested to maximise uptime
• Log downtime and report on root cause

• Work closely with manager, supervisor, peers, Mondelez managers and employees.
• H&S across site and
• Engage and complete all trainings requirements
• Develop Continuous Improvement within the department.

Dimensions:

• Working to a FTE 5 day a week plus on call Rota

• Number of direct reports:1
• Liaise with the client Operations Manager as appropriate
• Liaise with client shift managers and operational teams daily
• Based at Bournville

What You’ll Need:

Personal Experience/Qualifications/Skills:

• Multi skilled engineering background.
• City and Guilds, Btec, ONC / HNC Level Qualification
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• Knowledge of control systems, inverter drives, BMS and PLC’s, desired but not essential
• Excellent fault finding skills
• Electrical installation skills
• Ability to read, understand and sketch technical drawings and literature to gather information to assist with maintenance and fault finding
• Sound knowledge and experience of Environmental, Health & Safety and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates organisational and planning skills
• PC literate with basic IT skills
• Can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work to own initiative and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High customer focus

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

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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