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Job Title: Data Centre Electrician
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment
Location: Exeter
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Company Profile
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.
This role is for a hands-on working electrician to carry out:
- Planned preventative maintenance
- Electrical projects
- Electrical extra Works
- Reactive and breakdown works across all electrical systems
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all electrical plant, equipment, and systems in accordance with task schedules and asset lists.
- All reactive tasks throughout the building are completed, proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults, replacing faulty components and/or wiring.
- Test electrical systems and equipment to ensure they meet safety standards and regulations.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant building regulations and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including inspections, tests, and repairs.
- Ensure electrical plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain all year up time.
- Ensure RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to always ensure safe working practices.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractor works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance/fixes, keeping them honest. Ensuring permits and RAMS are adhered to.
- Ensure that all critical areas, under the responsibility of CBRE, are locked and kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Understand the business systems, processes and procedures associated to the site.
- Ensure the provision of a safe and healthy working environment.
- Highlight gaps across the critical spares to the operations manager.
- Build and develop relationships with all on-site CBRE staff, sub-contractors, and client representatives.
- Ensure the professional image of CBRE is always presented to the client and sub-contractors.
- Undertake lone working where required.
- Participate in EOP/SOP scenario type training and undertake technical assessment tests.
- Undertake other tasks directed by the account management team.
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Skills
- Formal electrical qualification, BS7671 18th edition regulations (amendment 3) and City and Guilds 2391 test and inspection.
- Good communication etiquette.
- Team player.
- Able to multitask and prioritise workload.
- Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
- Calm manner, able to work under pressure and make sound decisions when needed.
- Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
- Able to work at heights.
- Log 4 x constructive and positive observations.
- Obtain full Security Clearance.
Additional
- Liaising with external security teams for clearance/vetting.
- Actively identify and implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to exceed the client’s expectations.
- Promote and maintain CBRE work ethics and culture, following the RISE values.
- High level of trust and integrity whilst handling confidential information.
- Obtain full Security Clearance.
- Company benefits scheme.
- 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, per annum.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry.
Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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We are committed to understanding each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. To ensure a genuine evaluation, we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions. We kindly request that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process to promote transparency and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation.
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