Electrician

CBRE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Manchester is looking for an Electrician to respond to maintenance requests and ensure high-quality routine maintenance. The role includes diagnosing power quality issues, emergency light testing, and working with sub-contractors.

Candidates must have 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations certification and experience with building management systems. The position offers Monday to Friday hours, from 7.30am to 4.30pm.

Qualifications

• Must hold 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience in building management systems including fault finding.
• FM experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• React to breakdown maintenance requests within required SLAs.
• Ensure routine maintenance is performed to high standards.
• Test and diagnose power quality issues.
• Carry out emergency light testing.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Liaise with sub-contractors for repairs.

Skills

Electrical Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)

Experience with building management systems

Fault finding skills

FM experience

Job description

Electrician

Job ID 266524

Posted 28-Apr-2026

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s) Manchester - 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 Manchester!

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.
• 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

Email [e-mail] for more information or apply now!

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.