Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

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

Job summary

A global real estate services leader in Crawley is hiring a Shift Technician responsible for routine maintenance on electrical and HVAC systems. Ideal candidates will have City & Guilds Electrical Competency and critical environment experience, with strong customer relationship skills. The role involves BMS monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety regulations. A 12-hour rotating shift is required, offering a dynamic work environment and integration in a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Critical Environment Experience is essential.
• Understanding technical drawings and processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on HV and LV systems.
• Monitor BMS for alarms and conditions.
• Investigate faults and identify their causes.
• Assist with installation works and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Electrical Competency Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

Good building services knowledge

Customer relationship skills

Experience of CMMS and BMS systems

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Competency

17th Edition IEE Regulations

Job description

Job Summary

Job ID 234407

Posted 19-Nov-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location Crawley - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Shift Technician to join the team located in Crawley.

Role Summary

• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance tasks as required within across HV and LV distribution systems, associated plant / equipment and HVAC mechanical cooling / heating systems as determined by the CMMS system’s work orders
• Monitor BMS for running and alarm conditions
• Attend to A/C related clients’ problems
• Building walk‑rounds, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU’s and utilities
• Investigate faults, identify causes and effect remedies
• Prepare accurate / timely reports as required
• Ensure corrective / repair works are carried out in accordance with current regulations
• Assist when and where required with installation works
• Participate in emergency call out roster providing cover for weekend and team member absences, as required
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio buildings' layouts, functions and complexities
• Establish and develop trusting, meaningful relationships with Facilities Managers, Client staff and representatives
• Endorse day to day and future compliance to safe working practices, quality standards conformity and best practice methods
• Volunteer ideas / initiatives that contribute to the service levels and delivery
• Undertake other tasks, as required by Customer Services Supervisor / Contract Manager, in accordance with experience and competencies
• 12 hour rotating shift

Experience Required

Essential

• City & Guilds Electrical Competency Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Good building services knowledge
• Critical Environment Experience
• Good Customer relationship skills
• Working knowledge of “Permit to work” systems
• Understand and interpret technical drawings / processes
• Experience of CMMS and BMS systems
• 17th Edition IEE Regulations

Desirable

• Time served electrical apprenticeship
• Experience of working in banking environment
• HV switching qualification/experience
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications
• ACoPs L8