Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm is seeking an Electrical Technician in Newton Aycliffe to install and maintain electrical systems. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical qualifications and experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. Join a company that values integrity, respect, and excellence in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations required.
• Experience in building management systems including fault finding needed.
• Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH preferred.

Responsibilities

• React to breakdown maintenance requests.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment.
• Conduct testing and inspection of electrical systems.

Skills

18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

Experience working with building management systems

Experience with testing and inspection of electrical systems

Experience and understanding of HVAC systems

Excellent facilitation and communication skills

Evidence of Excellent Customer Service Delivery

Experience of Health & Safety procedures

Health & Safety Qualified i.e. IOSH and/or NEBOSH

Knowledge of emergency response protocols

Understanding monitoring of utilities

Job description

Job ID 243119
Posted 08-Jan-2026
Service line GWS Segment
Role type Full-time
Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s) Newton Aycliffe - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an Electrical Technician to join the team located in Newton Aycliffe. The successful candidate will be able to install and maintain new plant and equipment when required, ensuring that plant faults and defects are swiftly rectified.

Responsibilities and daily activities

• React to breakdown maintenance requests within the required SLA’s
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and equipment.
• Conduct testing and inspection of electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Carry out thermographic surveys to identify potential electrical issues.
• Assist in the maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC systems
• Provide emergency response standby, call out
• Escalate urgent issues identified through to the Technical Services Manager
• Responding to work interruptions, outages or emergencies consistent with the SLA
• Responsibility for ensuring all critical related engineering maintenance documentation & records are kept updated
• Advise the Facilities Management Team of changes in critical environment requirements
• Must be willing to work over & above contractual hours.
• Undertake site surveys & produce Works Requests, Method Statements & Risk Assessments for planned works
• Undertake Upgrade & Install work
• Understand and interpret technical drawings / instructions / processes & O&M’s
• Ensure completion of all reactive Helpdesk Requests
• Monitor and analyze environmental conditions, review the loading/working conditions of critical equipment regularly
• Determine the root cause and action items required to restore availability and prevent a recurrence
• Review and submit to the Technical Services Manager ensuring all actions are documented, reviewed and completed

Qualifications and Skills

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• Experience working with building management systems including fault finding and operator use
• Experience with testing and inspection of electrical systems
• Experience and understanding of HVAC systems
• Excellent facilitation, communication skills at all levels
• Evidence of Excellent Customer Service Delivery
• Able to organize self to manage assigned tasks, determine material requirements.
• Experience of H & S procedures & requirements. COSHH, Working at Heights, Risk Assessment etc.
• Health & Safety Qualified i.e. IOSH and/or NEBOSH
• Testing and Inspection of Electrical systems
• Knowledge of emergency response/standby/call out activities and protocols
• Understand the monitoring of utilities and environmental programmes
• Be or have been an Authorised Person e.g. (AP15/12)
• Water hygiene L8

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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