Maintenance Technician

CBRE, Inc.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global facilities management provider is seeking a Facilities Manager to join their team in Lancashire, UK. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all work activities are properly authorised and executed according to procedures and safety regulations. Key qualifications include experience in facilities management, knowledge of health and safety procedures, and excellent communication skills. This role promotes a positive safety culture and involves mobile work across different sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work activities are authorised and executed per company and safety regulations.
• Assess scope of work and verify resource availability.
• Conduct basic repairs across office space.
• Create and manage permits for activities across the site.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards in work activities.
• Liaise with clients and maintenance teams for smooth execution.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain records of work permits and inspections.
• Stay updated with health and safety legislation.
• Promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health & Safety procedures

Permit to Work systems

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team with excellent career progression! CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

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.

Qualifications

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

Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Mobile between sites.