Maintenance Technician/Facilities Associate

CBRE; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Colchester is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Facilities Associate. The role involves performing complex preventive maintenance and repairs of facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical discipline and relevant experience in facilities management. This full-time role offers opportunities to work on diverse systems within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Facilities Management/Maintenance Engineering role.
• Experience with Reactive and Planned Maintenance.
• Strong customer focus with commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to M&E plant.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms and HVAC.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations.

Skills

Facilities Management

Preventive Maintenance

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Self-motivated

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree/Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician/Facilities Associate

Job ID 221488

Posted 21-May-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Colchester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the team located in Colchester.

Role Summary:

As a CBRE Multi-Skilled Engineer you will utilise your advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Utilising several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to M&E plant in line with statutory requirements and best industry standards.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Be an ambassador of the CBRE values and behaviours. Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodelling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and repairs or replacements.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

Experience working in a Facilities Management/Maintenance Engineering role.

Experience with Reactive and PPM (Planned Maintenance)

A Degree/Qualification in either a Electrical or Mechanical discipline.

Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.

Strong PC skills, MS Office

Self-motivated and resourceful

Good administrative skills

Well organised and good prioritisation and planning skills

Key focus for this role is to ensure that all FM services are delivered in a confident and efficient manner