The role: Electrical Technician
The purpose of our Electrical Technician role is to support the Technical Supervisor and/or Area Operations Manager providing a reactive and planned preventative maintenance service to building engineering systems and services at various sites in accordance with laid down procedures and safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain all low voltage electrical distribution and connected power/ lighting systems and undertake PPM routines as assigned.
- Maintain equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures connected to the electrical systems as directed.
- Delivery of small works projects as instructed by the AFM and in association with the Projects and Construction team.
- Ensure that all repairs and installations are compliant with current BS7671 wiring regulations
- Assist in project hand-over and 'snagging' of new installations to ensure electrical systems are fit for purpose and suitable for ease of maintenance.
- Undertake fault finding and repair on low voltage AC/DC control systems.
- Ensure that all test equipment is calibrated, suitably maintained and meets current regulations.
- Complete suitable risk assessments for reactive and planned maintenance tasks to ensure safe working at all times.
- Diagnose faults on equipment and repair as necessary using manufacturer's manuals and drawings as required.
- Liaise with the Customer Service Centre (CSC) and AFM, to ensure appropriate response to planned and reactive tasks.
- Ensure Site Log Books are completed and updated in accordance with procedures.
- Produce reports as required for the AFM
- Maintain stock levels of spares as required
- Undertake the Control of Works Authorised Person (AP) role and support identification of other relevant APs and Competent Persons (CPs) in cluster.
- Participate in an Emergency Call Out service as required in accordance with the Out of Hours Rota.
- Other relevant duties consistent with the general requirements of CBRE service delivery as directed by line management.
- Accountable for the completion of standard or non-standard tasks within own area
- Acts as part of a team to delivers activities which support operational objectives
- Manages a variety of tasks and is able to plan accordingly within the short-term
- Makes decisions within parameters set by line Manager using job/specialist experience
- May be subject to regular local supervision of progress against results and escalates issues when required
- Interacts with stakeholders around specific work efforts and deliverables
- Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards
- Oversee the activities of others to meet deadlines and quality standards taking account of impact outside area of responsibility.
- Supports the identification of ways to reduce cost
- Has awareness of cost/benefit as applicable to tasks performed
- May work within a given budget
- Able to organise a small team of individuals carrying out similar tasks
- May be called upon to oversee a team delivering tasks and to escalates individual performance issues to their line manager.
Person Specification
- Must have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in electrical installation and maintenance that includes sufficient relevant practical experience to enable assessment 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 2382 Level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671 (18th Edition) or equivalent. Note: in exceptional cases an applicant who does not hold C&G 2382 or equivalent may be considered for an ET (elec) role provided that the qualification is obtained within 3 months from date of appointment.
- Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Electrical Installation or Maintenance e.g. City and Guilds 2357 or equivalent
- Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2).
- Hold a JIB skills card.
- City and Guilds level 3 certificates in inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations or equivalent.
- Formal training in operation and maintenance of UPS systems and Generators.
- PASMA / IPAF
- Confined space working / Roof Working
- Additional specialist training for HV, fire alarms, emergency lighting, UPS systems, or other specialist equipment as required.
- AP experience preferred but if not available the candidate will be required to gain this qualification at the start of his contract.
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Electrical Technician in Cardiff employer: CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Greater London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and professional development while working alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality service. The company also prioritises cost efficiency and compliance, ensuring that your contributions directly impact the success of our operations and client satisfaction.
