Electrician — Lab & Facility Maintenance (18th Edition)

CBRE; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE GlobalWorkplace Solutions is seeking an Electrician to maintain electrical systems, ensure safety compliance, and support service partners on site in Wakefield. You will conduct risk reviews, issue permits, and drive corrective actions while coordinating with the Facilities Manager.

The role requires 18th Edition and City & Guilds qualifications, plus GMP awareness where applicable. You will communicate findings, meet KPI/SLA targets, and remain flexible to support out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds level in electrical disciplines or equivalent is required.
• 18th Edition Qualification and IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent are preferred.
• GCSE Maths and English or recognised equivalent are required.
• Experience with fault finding, diagnostics and rectification in maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems to meet safety standards and SLAs for planned and reactive work.
• Carry out risk reviews prior to works and ensure GMP standards where applicable.
• Provide supervision to service partners and communicate findings to the Line Manager.
• Issue work permits, review safety documentation, and ensure PPE is worn.
• Support within/outside normal hours and keep accurate logbooks and stock records.
• Interface with client staff at all levels and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Coordination & supervision

Safety compliance

Communication with staff

Education

City & Guilds level in electrical disciplines

18th Edition Qualification

GCSE Maths & English

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Concept (BMS)

Job description

CBRE GlobalWorkplace Solutions is seeking an Electrician to maintain electrical systems, ensure safety compliance, and support service partners on site in Wakefield. You will conduct risk reviews, issue permits, and drive corrective actions while coordinating with the Facilities Manager.

The role requires 18th Edition and City & Guilds qualifications, plus GMP awareness where applicable. You will communicate findings, meet KPI/SLA targets, and remain flexible to support out-of-hours work.