CBRE
Electrical Technician (Emergency Lighting)
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Emergency Lighting Technician
Join CBRE Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading provider of integrated facilities management and workplace services. We are seeking an experienced Emergency Lighting Technician to join our growing team supporting a prestigious client portfolio in Birmingham.
If you're passionate about life safety systems, have strong fault-finding skills, and take pride in delivering a first-class service, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As an Emergency Lighting Technician, you'll be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, installation, and certification of emergency lighting systems. You'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry standards while delivering exceptional service to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory testing of emergency lighting systems.
- Complete monthly functional tests and annual full-duration discharge tests.
- Diagnose and rectify faults on emergency lighting systems, exit signage, luminaires, central battery systems, and associated controls.
- Complete installations, upgrades, modifications, and remedial works.
- Accurately complete testing documentation, compliance reports, and certification.
- Identify and report defects, non-compliance issues, and fire safety risks.
- Liaise with clients, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure works are completed efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety and follow safe systems of work.
- Support life safety and fire systems maintenance activities where required.
- Participate in a call-out rota and support emergency response activities when necessary.
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What We're Looking For
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent electrical qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Proven experience inspecting, testing, maintaining, and installing emergency lighting systems.
- Strong knowledge of BS 5266 Emergency Lighting Standards.
- Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
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Desirable
- City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing qualification.
- Emergency Lighting Inspection & Testing qualification.
- Experience within commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, or public-sector environments.
- Knowledge of fire alarm and life safety systems.
Why Join CBRE?
- Competitive salary.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Industry-leading training and development.
- Long-term career progression with a global FM leader.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work across a diverse and prestigious client portfolio.
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