Maintenance Technician

CBRE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of facilities management is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Preston & Blackburn area. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing basic repairs, managing permits, and liaising with clients and contractors. The role requires experience in facilities management and strong organisational skills. Work hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Email for more information or apply online.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.
• Familiar with Permit to Work systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work activities are properly authorised and planned.
• Assess scope of work and identify required permits.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain records of work permits and inspections.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health & Safety procedures

Permit to Work systems

Strong organisation

Communication skills

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Job ID 246623

Posted 05-Nov-2025

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Health and Safety/Environment

Location(s) Blackburn - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Preston - 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 currently seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Maintenance Compliance Technician join our mobile team around the Preston & Blackburn area!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all work activities are properly authorised, planned, and executed in accordance with company procedures, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Assessing the scope of work, identifying required permits, and verifying the availability of resources (personnel, materials, equipment).
• Basic repairs across commercial office space.
• Creating and managing permits for various activities across site.
• Identifying and mitigating potential hazards associated with planned work activities, ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, maintenance teams, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth work execution and minimise disruption.
• Conducting site inspections to ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with approved permits and procedures.
• Contributing to the investigation of incidents and near misses related to work activities, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintaining comprehensive records of work permits, inspections, and other relevant documentation.
• Staying up‑to‑date with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards, and client‑specific requirements.
• Ensuring timely renewal or closure of permits.
• Actively promoting a positive safety culture within the workplace.

Hours

• 8am – 5pm
• Monday to Friday
• Mobile between sites

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
• Familiar with Permit to Work systems
• Strong organisation & communication skills

Email [e-mail] for more information or apply online 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.