Electrical Technician

CBRE Local UK; Kendal; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nuffield gym membership

Restaurant discounts

Volunteer days 2 per year

Job summary

CBRE Local UK is seeking an Electrical Technician (Cumbria) to provide reactive and planned maintenance on building engineering systems across sites in accordance with procedures and safe working practices.

You will carry out maintenance, fault finding and repair on LV electrical systems, ensure compliance with BS7671, and support project hand-overs with the AFM and Projects team. A relevant apprenticeship and City & Guilds 2382/level 3 are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in electrical installation and maintenance with practical experience.
• Must hold City and Guilds level 3 technical certificate in an electrical discipline.
• Must hold City and Guilds 2382 Level 3 BS 7671 or equivalent; may require qualification within 3 months if not held at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain low voltage electrical distribution and lighting systems and perform PPM routines.
• Maintain equipment and fixtures connected to electrical systems as directed.
• Deliver small works projects with AFM and Projects/Construction teams.
• Ensure repairs/installations comply with BS7671 wiring regulations.
• Fault find/repair on LV AC/DC control systems and calibrate test equipment.
• Complete risk assessments for reactive and planned tasks and liaise with CSC/AFM.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PPM routines

LV distribution

Team supervision

Education

City and Guilds level 3

NVQ3 or equivalent

Apprenticeship in electrical installation

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

Test equipment calibration

Job description

The role: Electrical Technician (Cumbria)

The purpose of our Electrical Technician role is to support the Technical Supervisor and/or Area Operations Manager providing a reactive and planned preventative maintenance service to building engineering systems and services at various sites in accordance with laid down procedures and safe working practices.

To carry out maintenance, fault finding and repair on LV electrical systems as directed by the Area Operations Manager. To ensure that systemare maintained to the appropriate standard as defined by relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• 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 as directed.
• Delivery of small works projects as instructed by the AFM and in association with the Projects and Construction team.
• Ensure that 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 suitable for ease of maintenance.
• Undertake fault finding and repair on low voltage AC/DC control systems.
• Ensure that all test equipment is calibrated, suitably maintained and meets current regulations.
• Complete suitable risk assessments for reactive and planned maintenance tasks to ensure safe working at all times.
• Diagnose faults on equipment and repair as necessary using manufacturer s manuals and drawings as required.
• 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) in cluster.
• Participate in an Emergency Call Out service as required in accordance with the Out of Hours Rota.
• Other relevant duties consistent with the general requirements of CBRE service delivery as directed by line management.
• Accountable for the completion of standard or non-standard tasks within own area
• Acts as part of a team to delivers activities which support operational objectives
• Manages a variety of tasks and is able to plan accordingly within the short-term
• Makes decisions within parameters set by line Manager using job/specialist experience
• May be subject to regular local supervision of progress against results and escalates issues when required
• Interacts with stakeholders around specific work efforts and deliverables
• Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards
• Oversee the activities of others to meet deadlines and quality standards taking account of impact outside area of responsibility.
• Supports the identification of ways to reduce cost
• Has awareness of cost/benefit as applicable to tasks performed
• May work within a given budget.
• Able to organise a small team of individuals carrying out similar tasks
• May be called upon to oversee a team delivering tasks and to elevate individual performance issues to their line manager.

Person Specification:

For non-supervisory roles performs skilled work requiring technical training (NVQ3 or equivalent)

Successful completion of 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; and Fire Alarm Testing.

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in electrical installation and maintenance that includes sufficient relevant practical experience to enable assessment 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 2382 Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition) or equivalent. Note: in exceptional cases an applicant who does not hold C&G 2382 or equivalent may be considered for an ET (elec) role provided that the qualification is obtained within 3 months from date of appointment.

Desirable (in addition to the above):

• Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Electrical Installation or Maintenance e.g. City and Guilds 2357 or equivalent.
• Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2).
• Hold a JIB skills card.
• City and Guilds level 3 certificates in inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations or equivalent.
• 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

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 an unlimited training support on Talent Coach.

Values-Based Culture:

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

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

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