Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

CBRE Local UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to support reactive and planned maintenance of building electrical systems across sites in Cardiff and surrounding areas.

You will perform fault finding, repairs, and small works projects, ensuring compliance with BS7671 and safety standards while coordinating with the AFM and Projects teams. Apprenticeship-backed training and recognized electrical qualifications are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical installation and maintenance with practical experience.
• Must hold a City and Guilds level 3 technical certificate in electrical discipline.
• Must hold City and Guilds 2382 Level 3 BS 7671 or equivalent (or obtain within 3 months).
• Hold Level 3 NVQ diploma in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (e.g., City and Guilds 2357).
• AM2, JIB skills card and relevant electrical compliance training are required.
• Formal training in UPS systems and generators is expected.
• PASMA / IPAF, confined space/work at height, and HV training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain LV electrical distribution, power, lighting systems, and PPM routines.
• Maintain equipment and fixtures connected to electrical systems.
• Deliver small works projects in collaboration with Projects/Construction team.
• Ensure repairs/installations comply with BS7671 wiring regulations.
• Assist in handover and snagging of new installations for maintenance readiness.
• Fault find and repair on low voltage AC/DC control systems.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and compliant with regulations.
• Complete risk assessments for reactive/planned maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose faults using manufacturer manuals and drawings.
• Liaise with CSC and AFM for response to tasks and updates in Site Log Books.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Education

City and Guilds level 3 certificate in electrical

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

AM2 qualification

JIB skills card

City and Guilds 2382-18 (BS 7671)

Tools

UPS systems

Generators operation

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.

To carry out maintenance, fault finding and repair on LV electrical systems as directed by the Area Operations Manager. To ensure that systems are maintained to the appropriate standard as defined by relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• 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