Emergency Lighting Technician — Life-Safety Systems Expert

CBRE Group, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is looking for an experienced Emergency Lighting Technician to join our Birmingham team. You will inspect, test, maintain, install and certify emergency lighting systems, ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards.

The role requires fault-finding skills, a driving licence, and the ability to work independently, supporting life safety and fire systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Must have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience inspecting, testing, maintaining and installing emergency lighting.
• Knowledge of BS 5266 Emergency Lighting Standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, install, and certify emergency lighting systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory testing.
• Diagnose faults and rectify issues in luminaires, central battery systems, and related controls.
• Complete installations, upgrades, and remedial works.
• Complete testing documentation, compliance reports and certification.
• Identify defects, non-compliance issues and fire safety risks.
• Liaise with clients and site teams to coordinate works.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and safe systems of work.
• Support life safety and fire systems maintenance as required.
• Participate in a call-out rota and emergency response when needed.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

BS 5266 Emergency Lighting Standards

Fault-finding / diagnostics

Full UK Driving Licence

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is looking for an experienced Emergency Lighting Technician to join our Birmingham team. You will inspect, test, maintain, install and certify emergency lighting systems, ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards.

The role requires fault-finding skills, a driving licence, and the ability to work independently, supporting life safety and fire systems as needed.