Lead Electrical Technician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in England is seeking a Lead Electrical Technician. The role involves managing the electrical system onsite, overseeing maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have up-to-date electrical qualifications and a strong background in building maintenance. This full-time position is based in multiple locations including Dorking and Reigate, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair procedures.
• Experience maintaining relevant electrical equipment.
• Good understanding of building services systems and maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical system management onsite.
• Manage maintenance and repair schedules.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes.
• Troubleshoot complex system failures.
• Coach team members in their respective areas.

Skills

Electrical Qualification (18th Edition BS7671)

Knowledge of electrical maintenance procedures

Diagnostic skills

Electrical installation experience

Job description

Job DescriptionLead Electrical Technician

Job ID 224555

Posted 11-Jun-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Dorking - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Leatherhead - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Reigate - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Purpose:
To oversee the safe and effective management of the electrical system onsite.
Responsible for inspection, repair, replacement, installation, wiring, adjusting and maintaining all equipment at the site. The Lead Electrical Technician will have the support of an Electrical Technician and wider Technical Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage schedules for electrical maintenance and repair
• Inspect and assess the work done by the electrical team
• Ensure work is completed on schedule and to code
• Read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems
• Troubleshoot major complex system failures and equipment malfunctions
• Assist the team with repairing and maintaining electrical equipment
• Oversee the purchasing and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values
• Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

Person Specification:

• Up to date Electrical Qualification (18th Edition BS7671)
• Good all-round knowledge of electrical and general building maintenance, diagnostic and repair procedures, working knowledge of building services systems and maintenance schedules.
• Working knowledge of building services systems and maintenance schedules
• Experience of maintaining all relevant electrical equipment. Good all-round knowledge of electrical and general building maintenance, diagnostic and repair procedures.
• Electrical installation experience.

CBRE GWS

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