Electrical Technician

CBRE; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the Technical Supervisor and Area Operations Manager with reactive and planned maintenance across various sites in Cardiff. You will handle LV electrical distribution, perform PPMs, and assist with small works while ensuring compliance with current regulations.

The role requires a formal electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, City and Guilds qualifications, and competence in fault-finding and LV systems.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical installation/maintenance.
• Must hold City and Guilds level 3 technical certificate in electrical discipline.
• Must hold City and Guilds 2382 Level 3 BS 7671 or equivalent; if not, qualification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain low voltage electrical distribution and lighting systems and perform PPM routines.
• Assist in project hand-over and snagging of new installations.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations and safety standards.
• Diagnose faults on LV AC/DC control systems and repair as required.
• Liaise with CSC and AFM to ensure timely responses and reporting.
• Produce site reports and maintain stock levels of spares.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Health and safety

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Education

City and Guilds level 3

2382 Level 3 BS7671

NVQ Diploma Electrical Installation

AM2

JIB skills card

Electrical installation/testing certificates

UPS/Generators training

PASMA/IPAF

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

Test equipment

Electrical testing instruments

Electrical safety gear

Job description

The role: Electrical Technician

The purpose of our Electrical Technician role is to support the Technical Supervisor and/or Area Operations Manager providing a reactive and planned preventative maintenance service to building engineering systems and services at various sites in accordance with laid down procedures and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all low voltage electrical distribution and connected power/ lighting systems and undertake PPM routines as assigned.
• Maintain equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures connected to the electrical systems as directed.
• Delivery of small works projects as instructed by the AFM and in association with the Projects and Construction team.
• Ensure that all repairs and installations are compliant with current BS7671 wiring regulations
• Assist in project hand-over and 'snagging' of new installations to ensure electrical systems are fit for purpose and suitable for ease of maintenance.
• Undertake fault finding and repair on low voltage AC/DC control systems.
• Ensure that all test equipment is calibrated, suitably maintained and meets current regulations.
• Complete suitable risk assessments for reactive and planned maintenance tasks to ensure safe working at all times.
• Diagnose faults on equipment and repair as necessary using manufacturer's manuals and drawings as required.
• Liaise with the Customer Service Centre (CSC) and AFM, to ensure appropriate response to planned and reactive tasks.
• Ensure Site Log Books are completed and updated in accordance with procedures.
• Produce reports as required for the AFM
• Maintain stock levels of spares as required
• Undertake the Control of Works Authorised Person (AP) role and support identification of other relevant APs and Competent Persons (CPs) in cluster.
• Participate in an Emergency Call Out service as required in accordance with the Out of Hours Rota.
• Other relevant duties consistent with the general requirements of CBRE service delivery as directed by line management.
• Accountable for the completion of standard or non-standard tasks within own area
• Acts as part of a team to delivers activities which support operational objectives
• Manages a variety of tasks and is able to plan accordingly within the short-term
• Makes decisions within parameters set by line Manager using job/specialist experience
• May be subject to regular local supervision of progress against results and escalates issues when required
• Interacts with stakeholders around specific work efforts and deliverables
• Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards
• Oversee the activities of others to meet deadlines and quality standards taking account of impact outside area of responsibility.
• Supports the identification of ways to reduce cost
• Has awareness of cost/benefit as applicable to tasks performed
• May work within a given budget
• Able to organise a small team of individuals carrying out similar tasks
• May be called upon to oversee a team delivering tasks and to escalates individual performance issues to their line manager.

Person Specification

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in electrical installation and maintenance that includes sufficient relevant practical experience to enable assessment as electrically competent.
• Must hold a City and Guilds level 3 technical certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• Must hold a City and Guilds 2382 Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition) or equivalent. Note: in exceptional cases an applicant who does not hold C&G 2382 or equivalent may be considered for an ET (elec) role provided that the qualification is obtained within 3 months from date of appointment.
• Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Electrical Installation or Maintenance e.g. City and Guilds 2357 or equivalent
• Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2).
• Hold a JIB skills card.
• City and Guilds level 3 certificates in inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations or equivalent.
• Formal training in operation and maintenance of UPS systems and Generators.
• PASMA / IPAF
• Confined space working / Roof Working
• Additional specialist training for HV, fire alarms, emergency lighting, UPS systems, or other specialist equipment as required.
• AP experience preferred but if not available the candidate will be required to gain this qualification at the start of his contract.