Static Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm is seeking a Static Maintenance Technician in Reading. This role involves performing electrical and mechanical maintenance, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical and mechanical qualifications, alongside demonstrated experience in manufacturing maintenance and fault finding.

Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical fields.
• Experienced in electrical qualification, such as 17th Edition.
• Ability to supervise contractors and write Risk and Method Statements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance on Plant, Equipment, and Building Services.
• Identify and manage risks to the client through equipment on site.
• Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage Building Services issues.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical expertise

Mechanical expertise

Planning

Health and safety compliance

Education

City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2

17th Edition qualification

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical and Mechanical

Recognized apprenticeship

Job description

Static Maintenance Technician

Job ID 224155

Posted 24-Jun-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) 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 based in Reading.

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

Responsibilities:

1. Identify and manage risks to the client through equipment on site, including updating drawings, identifying critical spares, improving machinery performance, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
2. Use new equipment and technologies to maintain a working production environment, liaising with the client on machinery PPM requests.
3. Fault finding on all types of machinery.
4. Support health and safety initiatives within the department.
5. Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise, working on Heavy Industrial Machines and Overhead Cranes.
6. Write and follow Risk Assessments, ensuring safety and compliance.
7. Complete documentation as per rules and legislation.
8. Work on Three Phase Systems with voltages up to 440V.
9. Maintain Motors, Gearboxes, Valves, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
10. Utilize mobile devices to project and complete work through the CAFM Maintenance System.
11. Plan daily work using email and calendar tools for efficiency.
12. Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage Building Services issues.
13. Act as the responsible person for the department when required and deputize the Shift Leader during leave or sickness.
14. Work overtime as needed, including nights and weekends.
15. Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Experience Required:

• A recognized or time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical qualifications, e.g., City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2, 17th Edition.
• Mechanical qualifications to a standard acceptable to City and Guilds.
• Multi-skilled with experience on 3-phase motors, drives, inverters, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Fault finding ability.
• PLC diagnostics and repair skills.
• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical and Mechanical.
• Ability to supervise contractors and write Risk and Method Statements.
• Understanding of permits.

Desirable:

• Working at Height Qualification.
• IPAF certification.
• AP qualifications.
• Experience in Heavy Engineering.