Electrical Technician

JLL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL on-site in Edinburgh is seeking a Shift Engineer to operate and troubleshoot building systems across a commercial estate. You will manage LV duties, fire safety interfaces, and participate in permits and safety inspections while coordinating with the technical team.

The role requires an approved apprenticeship or electrical qualification, hands-on experience with Building Management Systems, and strong communication skills to liaise with staff and customers. On-site work, Edinburgh location.

Qualifications

• Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services.
• Formal qualification in electrical engineering.
• Experience as an end user of a Building Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate all systems within the buildings in a competent, effective and efficient manner.
• Act as the Duty Authorised Person (LV) if required.
• Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work.
• Completion of PPM and reactive tasks and update the system.
• Ensure that daily tours are completed and repair or report any defects found via the Landlord helpdesk.
• Identification of materials required to be ordered in a timely manner and completion of the internal Materials Request Form.
• Comply with statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
• Timely implementation and recording of statutory inspections including recording of fire, access equipment and water hygiene records.
• Ensure Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off and escalated to the Technical Manager.
• Maintain high housekeeping in Plant areas, workshops, stores, etc.

Skills

Approved apprenticeship

Electrical engineering

Building Management Systems

Communication skills

Windows Office

Team leadership

Numeracy and report writing

Education

Apprenticeship or Electrical qualification

18th Edition IEE

C&G 236 Parts 1&2 or equivalent

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate all systems within the buildings in a competent, effective and efficient manner
• Act as the Duty Authorised Person (LV) if required
• Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work
• Completion of PPM and reactive tasks and update the system.
• Ensure that daily tours are completed and repair or report any defects found via the Landlord helpdesk
• Identification of materials required to be ordered in a timely manner and completion of the internal Materials Request Form
• Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
• Timely implementation and recording of statutory inspections including accurate recording of fire, access equipment and water hygiene records within their specified folders.
• Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off, the quality of work is inspected and recommendations are escalated to the Technical Manager
• The Shift team will ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping

The Shift Engineer will be expected to operate, and trouble shoot all building systems but not be limited to the following:

• Building Management Systems and electrical monitoring
• Blind Control system
• Air handling, air conditioning and terminal units - VAV and CRAC
• Domestic water services
• Fire prevention and detection systems

• Sprinklers and wet risers
• Fire alarm and voice alarm
• VESDA
• Fire suppression

• Variable speed drives
• Generators, load banks and controls
• AC, DC single phase and three phase motors
• UPS systems, batteries, static switches and associated controls
• Emergency lighting
• High and Low voltage switch panels and associated breakers

Skills:

• Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with staff and Customers at all levels
• Formal qualification in electrical engineering
• Experience as an end user of a Building Management Systems
• Intermediate computer literacy using Windows Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation
• LV/HV Authorised Person
• C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent
• C&G 2391 – Desirable
• C&G Mechanical Qualification
• Be conversant with current Health and Safety legislation with relevance to safe working practices. Sound level of administration/organisational skills

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable and conscientious
• Pro-active in achieving the highest standard of operation – must be enthusiastic to deliver a good service to the Customer
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a small team of technicians/operatives
• Well-presented and approachable manner
• Confidence and commitment to providing a high quality, professional service
• Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers’ business requirements
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work tasksAdaptable and flexible in approach to work required
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable
• Detail conscious

Location:

On-site –Edinburgh, GBR

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