Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

CBRE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer with electrical bias to join our facilities team in the UK. The role covers Electrical and Mechanical maintenance on Plant, Equipment and Building Services across client sites including Manchester.

You will fault-find on three-phase systems up to 440V, supervise contractors, and contribute to safe, compliant operation. A recognised apprenticeship and City & Guilds qualifications are required, with experience in heavy

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship completed with relevant electrical/mechanical focus.
• Strong experience in manufacturing maintenance and heavy machinery.
• Electrical qualifications up to 17th Edition and NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks on site; update drawings and PMs.
• Fault finding on a range of machinery including heavy equipment.
• Provide electrical and mechanical expertise to maintenance teams.
• Write risk assessments and follow safety regulations.
• Work on 3-phase systems up to 440V; coordinate with site services.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC diagnostics

3 phase systems

Heavy machinery

Overhead cranes

Supervising contractors

Risk assessment

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 (Electrical/Mechanical)

City & Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 17th Edition

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

Job ID 257021

Posted 20-Jan-2026

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Bristol - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Manchester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Northampton - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Peterborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Rushden - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Salisbury - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Welwyn Garden City - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leveragesthe 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 andoperatein 48 countries.

Job Title:Multi Skilled Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estatemanagement. We are recruiting aMulti Skilled Engineerto join the team.

The successful candidate will perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance to both Plant, Equipment and Building Services.

Role Summary:

• Identifyand manage the risks to the client through the equipment on site, including updating drawings,identifyingcritical spares, improving performance of machinery,improvingand implementing the preventative maintenance program
• Using new equipment and technologies tomaintaina working production environment liaising with the client on any requests for certain machinery PPM’s
• Fault finding on all types of Machinery
• Support others in the department in relation to Health and Safety
• Provide Electrical and Mechanicalexpertiseto the Maintenance Department working on Heavy Industrial Machines and Overhead Cranes
• Write and follow Risk Assessments and be available to question any issues which arise from them safely and accurately
• Completion of the required documentation as specified with the requirements of all rules and legislation
• Work on Three Phase Systems with Voltages up to 440V
• Working on Motors, Gearboxes, Valves encompassing Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Systems
• Use Mobile Devices to accurately project and complete any works from the CAFM Maintenance System
• Use of emailing / calendars to plan your daily work requirements so that all tasks are completed effortlessly and efficiently.
• Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage any Building Services related issues, responding confidently and accurately asrequired
• To be the responsible person whenrequiredfor the department and deputise the Shift Leader during annual leave or sickness
• To work overtime as and when the businessrequires, this may include nights and weekends to which notice may not always be given
• Performadhocduties as and whenrequired

Experience Required:

• A Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship
• Strong proven experience in manufacturing maintenance
• Electrical Competences / Qualifications to a minimum or equivalent to City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 Electrical qualifications to 17th Edition
• Mechanical Competences / Qualifications to an acceptable standard to City and Guild’s Mechanical
• Good multi skilled ability
• Experience working on 3 phase motors,drivesand inverters
• Hydraulic / Pneumatic Experience
• Ability to fault find
• PLC Diagnostics / Repair Competencies
• NVQ Qualifications to Level 2, Electrical and Mechanical
• Ability to supervise contractors
• Able to write Risk and Method Statements
• Able to understand and write Permits

Desirable

• Working at Height Qualification
• IPAF
• AP Qualifications
• Experience of Heavy Engineering