Electrical Technician

CBRE Local UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated property solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide maintenance for building engineering systems. The role involves reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting various operational needs. Join a diverse team that values innovation and offers comprehensive benefits, including training and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Unlimited training support

2 paid volunteering days

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Perform skilled work requiring technical training.
• Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in electrical installation.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining low voltage electrical systems and performing PPM routines.
• Repairing and maintaining electrical equipment and fixtures.
• Ensuring compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations.

Skills

Technical Training

Problem Solving

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 Technical Certificate

NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining low voltage (LV) electrical systems and performing PPM routines.
2. Repairing and maintaining electrical equipment and fixtures.
3. Delivering small projects and assisting with project handovers.
4. Ensuring compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations.
5. Diagnosing and repairing faults.
6. Calibrating risk assessments for maintenance tasks.
7. Liaising with helpdesk for task responses.
8. Maintaining site logbooks, compliance certification, and producing reports.
9. Participating in emergency call-out services and supporting cost reduction efforts.
10. Supporting the 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 and light fitting replacement, water heater testing, including safe isolation, and fire alarm testing.

Essential Qualifications:

• Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in electrical installation and maintenance, with sufficient practical experience to be assessed as electrically competent.
• Hold a City and Guilds Level 3 technical certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• 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 people.

Why CBRE?

• Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits supporting mental, physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one, internal career pathways, and unlimited training support on Talent Coach.
• Values-Based Culture: Emphasizes innovation and living to our RISE values.
• Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of colleagues recommend us as a great place to work.
• Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year.
• Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discounts.

At CBRE, we value diversity and are an inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply, as there may be other opportunities suitable for you now or in the future.