Electrical Technician

CBRE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Electrical Technician in Cambridge to support reactive and planned maintenance of building engineering systems. You will maintain low voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance with wiring regulations and safety practices. Key requirements include a City & Guilds Level 3 technical certificate and completion of an apprenticeship in electrical installation. This role involves collaborating with teams, conducting fault repairs, and maintaining equipment while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Technical training (NVQ3 or equivalent) for non-supervisory roles.
• Must hold a City & Guilds Level 3 technical certificate or equivalent.
• Completion of CBRE refresher training in electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all low voltage electrical distribution and lighting systems.
• Deliver small works projects with the Projects team.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs on AC/DC control systems.

Skills

Electrical installation and maintenance

Fault finding and repair

Careful risk assessments

Team coordination

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 technical certificate

NVQ3 or equivalent

City & Guilds 2382 Level 3 certificate

Tools

Test equipment

Manufacturer's manuals

Job description

Electrical Technician – Overview

The Electrical Technician supports the Technical Supervisor and/or Area Operations Manager in providing reactive and planned preventative maintenance of building engineering systems across various sites, ensuring compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all low voltage electrical distribution, connected power, and lighting systems, and carry out PPM routines as assigned.
• Maintain equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures connected to the electrical systems.
• Deliver small works projects in collaboration with the Projects and Construction team.
• Ensure all repairs and installations comply with current BS7671 wiring regulations.
• Assist in project hand‑over and snagging of new installations to confirm electrical systems are fit for purpose.
• Undertake fault finding and repair on low voltage AC/DC control systems.
• Maintain test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and meets current regulations.
• Complete risk assessments for reactive and planned maintenance tasks and ensure safe working conditions.
• Diagnose faults on equipment and repair using manufacturer’s manuals and drawings.
• Liaise with the Customer Service Centre (CSC) and AFM to coordinate responses to planned and reactive tasks.
• Maintain Site Log Books in accordance with procedures.
• Produce reports for the AFM as required.
• Maintain stock levels of spares.
• Serve as Control of Works Authorised Person (AP) and support identification of other relevant APs and Competent Persons (CPs) in the cluster.
• Participate in an Emergency Call‑Out service in accordance with the Out of Hours rota.
• Perform other duties consistent with CBRE service delivery as directed by line management.
• Manage tasks and plan accordingly within short‑term windows.
• Make decisions within parameters set by line management using job/specialist experience.
• Interact with stakeholders on specific work efforts and deliverables.
• Support delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards.
• Oversee activities of others to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Identify ways to reduce cost and manage within a given budget.
• Organise and potentially oversee a small team of individuals carrying out similar tasks.

Requirements

• Technical training (NVQ3 or equivalent) for non‑supervisory roles.
• Completion of CBRE refresher training in Emergency Circuit Breaker and Fuse Theory; Emergency Lighting Testing and Light Fitting Replacement, including Safe Isolation; Water Heater Testing, including Safe Isolation; and Fire Alarm Testing.
• Must have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in electrical installation and maintenance with sufficient practical experience to be assessed as electrically competent.
• Must hold a City & Guilds Level 3 technical certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• Must hold a City & Guilds 2382 Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition) or equivalent.

Desirable Additional Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds 2357).
• Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2).
• JIB skills card.
• City & Guilds Level 3 certificates in inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations.
• Formal training in operation and maintenance of UPS systems and generators.
• PASMA, IPAF, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Confined Space working, Roof Working qualifications.
• City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent – PAT testing.
• HV plant room access training.