Mechanical Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Edinburgh is seeking a Mechanical Technician to maintain buildings, industrial systems, and equipment through routine preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.

You will support energy management, review work orders, and keep parts inventory while ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift heavy loads, with basic IT skills and good organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, 1-2 years in relevant work.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Basic IT skills and ability to follow standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Assist with modifications to equipment and systems.
• Review work orders, estimate time and materials, and track progress.
• Support energy management and ensure equipment runs efficiently.
• Maintain inventory of parts and tools.
• Inspect installations for code and safety compliance.
• Follow procedures and perform tasks under supervision.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Building systems

Facilities management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Mechanical Technician, you will use your skills to maintain buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis by conducting routine preventive maintenance inspections and making repairs.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed building systems equipment, and facilities.
• Assist with modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs. Utilize available systems and track completion.
• Support energy management by taking measures to ensure that all systems are operating in the most efficient manner.
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools and items needed to complete work orders.
• Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.