Electrical Technician

CBRE; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits programme

Support for mental and physical health

Job summary

CBRE in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to support maintenance of building engineering systems across multiple sites. This role focuses on low-voltage electrical distribution and ensuring compliance with BS7671 regulations.

The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, including a City & Guilds Level 3 technical certificate and sufficient practical experience in electrical installations.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to support health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Skilled work requiring NVQ3 or equivalent technical training.
• Successful completion of specific CBRE training.
• Practical experience in electrical installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain low-voltage electrical distribution and connected systems.
• Complete reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
• Undertake fault finding and repairs on electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Compliance with BS7671

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 technical certificate in electrical discipline

City & Guilds 2382 Level 3 certificate for electrical installations BS 7671

Tools

Low-voltage electrical distribution systems

Test equipment

Job description

Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician role supports the Technical Supervisor and/or Area Operations Manager by providing reactive and planned preventive maintenance of building engineering systems across multiple sites. The role involves maintenance, fault finding, and repair on low‑voltage electrical distribution and control systems, ensuring compliance with current BS7671 wiring regulations and building safety standards.

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.
• Deliver small works projects as instructed by the AFM and in association with the Projects and Construction team.
• Ensure 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 easy to maintain.
• Undertake fault finding and repair on low‑voltage AC/DC control systems.
• Maintain calibrated and suitable test equipment, ensuring it meets current regulations.
• Complete suitable risk assessments for reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose faults on equipment and repair using manufacturer manuals and drawings.
• 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).
• Participate in an emergency call‑out service as required in accordance with the Out of Hours Rota.
• Other relevant duties consistent with CBRE service delivery as directed by line management.

Person Specification

• Non‑supervisory role requiring skilled work with technical training (NVQ3 or equivalent).
• Successful completion of CBRE refresher training in emergency circuit breaker and fuse theory, emergency lighting testing, water heater testing and fire alarm testing.
• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in electrical installation and maintenance with sufficient practical experience.
• Hold a City & Guilds Level 3 technical certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• Hold a City & Guilds 2382 Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition) or equivalent.
• In exceptional cases, candidates without C&G 2382 may be considered if the qualification is obtained within 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

• 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.
• C&G 2377 or equivalent – PAT testing.
• HV plant‑room access training.

Benefits and EEO Statement

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits programme designed to support mental, physical, emotional and financial health. We value diversity and are an inclusive employer; if you meet most of the requirements, we may consider other opportunities within CBRE.