Multi-Skilled Technician

CBRE; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in real estate services is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs in Reading, England. The ideal candidate will have experience in Facilities Management, skills in various trades, and a strong customer focus. The role requires working under limited supervision and ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 values and behaviours. Ensure a professional image is presented to clients and visitors.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

Job description

Overview

Job ID 232027 • Posted 04-Aug-2025 • Service line GWS Segment • Role type Full-time • Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance • Location Reading - 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 Reading.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 always promoted.
• 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.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Full JD can be provided upon application.

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.