Electrician

CBRE; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks an Electrician to join our team in Chester. You will respond to breakdowns, perform routine maintenance, test power quality, and manage emergency lighting and fire alarm testing on site.

Key responsibilities include interpreting drawings, upgrading/installing works, coordinating with sub-contractors, and monitoring critical equipment. 18th Edition qualified and FM experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations compliant.
• Experience with building management systems including fault finding and operator use.
• FM experience advantageous for facilities management.

Responsibilities

• React to breakdown maintenance requests within SLA.
• Carry out routine maintenance to a high standard.
• Test and diagnose power quality issues.
• Emergency light testing.
• Fire alarm testing.
• Interpret technical drawings and O&Ms.
• Undertake upgrade and install work.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors for repairs per CBRE policies.
• Monitor environmental conditions and monitor critical equipment loading.
• Identify root causes and actions to restore availability and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain site work logs and paperwork.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Education

Electrical qualifications

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Electrician

Job ID 291285
Posted 12-Aug-2026
Role type Full-time
Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s) Chester - 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 Electrician to join our team in Chester!

Role Summary:

• React to breakdown maintenance requests within the required SLA’s.
• Ensure routine maintenance is carried out to a high standard.
• Test and diagnose power quality issues.
• Emergency light testing.
• Fire alarm testing.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings / instructions / processes & O&M’s.
• Undertake upgrade & install work.
• Liaise with sub-contractors as required for repairs & ensure works have been carried out in line with CBRE policies.
• Monitor and analyse 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.
• Accurately maintain site work logs & paperwork.
• Other duties as and when required.

Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 7.30am-4.30pm
• On-Call schedule available

Qualifications & Experience

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• Experience working with building management systems including fault finding and operator use
• FM experience advantageous

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.