Electrical Technician

CBRE; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job ID: 213287

Posted: 28-Mar-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s): Waltham Cross - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to BT.

Our BT Workplace team provide a full range of building maintenance services to their 7,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges to call centres and retail shops.

We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Service
• Excellence

The role: Electrical Technician

The purpose of the Electrical Technician is to support the Area Operations Manager (AOM) and Technical Supervisor by providing reactive and planned preventative maintenance for building engineering systems and services. Perform maintenance, fault finding, and repair low voltage (LV) electrical systems as directed and log status on the CMMS.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Maintain low voltage (LV) electrical systems and perform PPM routines.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment and fixtures.
• Deliver small projects and assist with project handovers.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations.
• Diagnose and repair faults.
• Calibrate risk assessments for maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with helpdesk for task responses.
• Maintain site logbooks, compliance certification, and produce reports.
• Participate in emergency call-out services and support cost reduction efforts.
• Support team with any other needs as requested by Technical Supervisor and/or AOM.

Person Specification:

• Perform skilled work requiring technical training (NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
• Willing to undertake CBRE refresher training in:
• Emergency Circuit Breaker and Fuse Theory
• Emergency Lighting Testing and Light Fitting Replacement, including Safe Isolation.
• Water Heater Testing, including Safe Isolation.
• Fire Alarm Testing.

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have completed an apprentice or equivalent formal training in electrical installation and maintenance, including sufficient practical experience to be assessed as electrically competent.
• Must hold a City and Guilds Level 3 technical certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• Must hold a City and Guilds Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition). Note: In exceptional cases, an applicant without this qualification may still be considered, provided the qualification is obtained within 3 months from date of appointment.

Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people.

Why CBRE?

Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits programme, designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health for you and your family.

Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available, grow through our internal career pathways and unlimited training support on Talent Coach.

Values-Based Culture: We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values. Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence.

Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.

Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards.

At CBRE, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer. Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within CBRE that is more suitable for you now or in the future.