Electrical technician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Technician, where your expertise in electrical systems will be crucial in providing exceptional maintenance services. This role involves supporting operations through both reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and participating in exciting projects. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and personal development, with access to extensive training resources. Enjoy a positive work environment and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits programme

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid volunteering days

Nuffield gym memberships

Restaurant discount cards

Qualifications

• Technical training in electrical installation and maintenance is essential.
• Experience in low voltage electrical systems and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 and maintain site logbooks and reports.
• Participate in emergency call-out services and support cost reduction.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Maintenance Skills

Problem Solving

Compliance Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

City and Guilds Level 3 technical certificate

City and Guilds Level 3 certificate in BS 7671

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Job ID: 213287

Posted: 28-Mar-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location: Waltham Cross - England - United Kingdom

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 provide a full range of building maintenance services to their 7,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges to call centres and retail shops.

We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values:

1. Respect
2. Integrity
3. Service
4. Excellence

The role: Electrical Technician

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

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

Person Specification:

1. Perform skilled work requiring technical training (NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
2. Willing to undertake CBRE refresher training in:

• Emergency Circuit Breaker and Fuse Theory
• Emergency Lighting Testing and Light Fitting Replacement, including Safe Isolation.
• Water Heater Testing, including Safe Isolation.
• Fire Alarm Testing.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Must have completed an apprentice or equivalent formal training in electrical installation and maintenance, including sufficient practical experience to be assessed as electrically competent.
2. Must hold a City and Guilds Level 3 technical certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
3. Must hold a City and Guilds Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition). Note: In exceptional cases, an applicant without this qualification may still be considered, provided the qualification is obtained within 3 months from date 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, designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health for you and your family.

Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available, grow through our internal career pathways and unlimited training support on Talent Coach.

Values-Based Culture: We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values.

Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.

Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards.

At CBRE, we value and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer. Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within CBRE that is more suitable for you now or in the future.