Shift Technician

CBRE Local UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Global facilities management leader

Collaborative and dynamic environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer for our London portfolio. The role focuses on delivering high-quality maintenance across HV/LV systems, HVAC, and building services, with BMS monitoring and strict regulatory compliance.

The candidate will build strong relationships with Facilities Managers and client staff, participate in on-call rosters, and drive safe, efficient service delivery in a banking-environment setting.

Qualifications

• Electrical certification with City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in critical environments with building services knowledge.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Proficient with CMMS and BMS systems.
• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in banking sector.
• HV switching qualification/experience.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE Regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• ACoPs L8 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine maintenance across HV/LV, plant and HVAC systems.
• Monitor BMS for alarms and operations.
• Attend to air conditioning issues.
• Take meter readings and investigate faults.
• Prepare accurate reports.
• Ensure works meet current regulations.
• Assist with installations and on-call rosters.
• Understand portfolio buildings and layouts.
• Build relationships with Facilities Managers and staff.
• Endorse safe practices and seek service improvements.

Skills

Customer relationship

Microsoft Office

ACoPs L8

HV switching

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Competency Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

BMS systems

Technical drawings

Permit to work

Job description

Shift Engineer - London

Join our team at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions.

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Shift Engineer to join our team in London. As a Shift Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality maintenance services to our clients on this high end commercial portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine planned preventative maintenance tasks across HV and LV distribution systems, plant and equipment, and HVAC mechanical cooling and heating systems.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) for running and alarm conditions.
• Attend to air conditioning‑related client issues.
• Conduct building walk‑rounds, take meter readings, and investigate faults.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports.
• Ensure corrective and repair works are carried out in accordance with current regulations.
• Assist with installation works and participate in emergency call‑out rosters.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our portfolio buildings, their layouts, functions, and complexities.
• Build strong relationships with Facilities Managers, client staff, and representatives.
• Endorse safe working practices, quality standards, and best practice methods.
• Volunteer ideas and initiatives to improve service levels and delivery.

Requirements

• City & Guilds Electrical Competency Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Good building services knowledge and experience in critical environments.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Working knowledge of "Permit to work" systems and technical drawings.
• Experience with CMMS and BMS systems.
• Time‑served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a banking environment or similar sector.
• HV switching qualification/experience.
• 17th Edition IEE Regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• ACoPs L8.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you’re a skilled and experienced Shift Engineer looking for a new challenge, apply now.