Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading company in property solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support maintenance of low voltage systems across multiple sites. The role includes fault finding, compliance with regulations, and participation in emergency services, all within a values-driven culture focused on innovation and service excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Programme

Access to LinkedIn Learning

2 Paid Volunteering Days

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in electrical installation.
• Sufficient practical experience to be assessed as electrically competent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain low voltage electrical systems and perform PPM routines.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment and fixtures.
• Participate in emergency call-out services.

Skills

Technical Training

Fault Finding

Compliance

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 Technical Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Dundee - Scotland - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture, and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to BT.

Our BT Workplace team provides a full range of building maintenance services to their 7,000 buildings in the UK, including commercial offices, telephone exchanges, call centres, and retail shops.

We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

The role: Electrical Engineer

The purpose of the Electrical Engineer is to support the Area Operations Manager (AOM) and Technical Supervisor by providing reactive and planned preventative maintenance for building engineering systems and services.

Perform maintenance, fault finding, and repair of low voltage (LV) electrical systems as directed and log status on the CMMS.

Key Responsibilities Are As Follows

• Maintain low voltage (LV) electrical systems and perform PPM routines.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment and fixtures.
• Deliver small projects and assist with project handovers.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations.
• Diagnose and repair faults.
• Calibrate risk assessments for maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with helpdesk for task responses.
• Maintain site logbooks, compliance certification, and produce reports.
• Participate in emergency call-out services and support cost reduction efforts.
• Support team with any other needs as requested by Technical Supervisor and/or AOM.

Person Specification

• Perform skilled work requiring technical training (NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
• Willing to undertake CBRE refresher training in emergency circuit breaker and fuse theory, emergency lighting testing, water heater testing, and fire alarm testing, including safe isolation procedures.

Essential Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in electrical installation and maintenance, including sufficient practical experience to be assessed 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 Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition). In exceptional cases, an applicant without this qualification may still be considered if obtained within 3 months of appointment.

Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people.

Why CBRE?

• Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits programme supporting your mental, physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses, and grow through internal career pathways and unlimited training on Talent Coach.
• Values-Based Culture: We promote innovation and new ways of working, aligned with our RISE values.
• Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of colleagues recommend us as a great place to work.
• Volunteering Days: 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards.

At CBRE, we value diversity and believe everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications even if you do not meet all requirements; there may be other suitable opportunities within CBRE.

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