Mechanical Shift Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Stevenage seeks a dedicated engineer to provide a comprehensive engineering service to the Stevenage R&D Site as part of the site 24-hour shift team.

The role supports the Technical Services Team Leader on operational matters, regulatory compliance, and ensures adherence to the contract IMS and client procedures, with a focus on plant availability. You will diagnose faults, handle out-of-hours alarms, participate in shutdowns, drive continuous improvement opportunities,

Job description

Job Purpose:

To provide a comprehensive engineering service to the Stevenage R&D Site as part of the site 24-hour shift team.

Assist the Technical Services Team Leader on all works relating to operational matters, regulatory and statutory compliance. Ensure that you work to the clients Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety procedures and the Company IMS as it applies to the contract.

To ensure maximum availability of engineering equipment utilizing safe, efficient, planned and reactive maintenance services including fault diagnosis and resolution. Advise on any delays to maintenance schedules or plant availability in a prompt and professional manner.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with your shift team and ensure a diligent shift handover is completed to the oncoming shift, including any critical alarms and issues that need further investigation or escalation.


• Attend to all critical BMS alarms outside normal working hours, including bank holidays, ensuring they are recorded in the BMS critical alarm electronic log and escalated appropriately, especially where the clients operations could be impacted.


• Assist with all out-of-hours shutdown activities and ensure plant downtime is kept to a minimum.


• Identify and promote continuous improvement opportunities across the business.


• Participate in site emergency recovery outside core hours with full understanding of the site grab pack procedure.


• Fully understand and implement the site switching procedure from generator to mains in the event of a site power outage.


• Carry out housekeeping duties regularly in responsible areas to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and equipment/system integrity.


• Investigate, check, test, diagnose and rectify faults to a proven level of competency on both electrical and mechanical equipment within your area of expertise or experience.


• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and are in line with both CBRE and clients policies and procedures.


• Operate and monitor plant, services and equipment using safe, efficient, planned and engineering activities.


• Working knowledge of computer programs is essential (MS Office). Experience with Smartsheets, Teams and Excel would be advantageous.


• Ability to produce reports and maintain electronic records.


• Knowledge of GxP would be advantageous.


• Experience of a CMMS/CAFM system is required. Previous knowledge of EAM would be advantageous.


• Knowledge of COSHH, LOLER, PUWER regulations and other EHS legislation.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.