Shift Engineer

CBRE; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm based in Watford is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure the maintenance of critical building systems. Responsibilities include performing planned maintenance and supervising subcontractor works, along with a strong focus on customer service. The ideal candidate will have formal training in mechanical or electrical maintenance and be physically fit to meet the demands of the role.

Qualifications

• Good basic education is essential with good written and spoken English.
• Experience in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment is essential.
• Physically fit and able to carry tools and components up to 20kg.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure that plant faults are swiftly remedied.
• Supervise and monitor sub-contractors’ works on site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

BMS knowledge

Customer service

Team player

Education

Basic education with good written and spoken English

Formally trained in electrical/mechanical maintenance

Job description

Shift Engineer

Location: Watford, England, United Kingdom

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.

Purpose of the Job

• Ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times with regard to critical building systems.


• To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works to all mechanical and electrical systems within the site.


• Demonstrate relevant knowledge of UPS, Generators, HV, PDU’s, Crac units or equivalent, including fault finding using graphical information and utilisation of current alarm data.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical and electrical plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists.


• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.


• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.


• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works, providing parts lists and estimated timescales.


• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the Contract Administrator.


• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.


• Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.


• Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment, including wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.


• Ensure the professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients at all times.


• Keep up to date logs at all times.


• Supervise and monitor sub-contractors’ works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.


• Arrange and provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and be flexible in working patterns.


• Undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training.


• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.


• Ensure tasks as directed are completed with appropriate H&S awareness and implementation.


• Ensure awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.


• Keep Computer Based Maintenance systems (e.g. Cerm View, Remedy, Concept) up to date and close out PPM and reactive tickets with accurate data captured.


• Operate Permit to Work System in accordance with CBRE Managed Services Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.


• Carry out AP duties (training provided) and issue permits to work.


• Perform any other task as directed by the account management team.

Accountabilities

• Accountable to Campus Manager and Account Manager.


• The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.


• This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility.

Person Specification

• A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.


• Formally trained in electrical/mechanical maintenance.


• Knowledge of BMS.


• Experience (Essential) of maintaining all relevant mechanical and electrical equipment to clearly defined criteria.


• Good verbal communication skills.


• Good written English skills.


• Character committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.


• Calm manner, able to work under pressure.


• Able to make sound decisions when needed.


• Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.


• Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.


• Able to work at heights.


• Experience of working in a critical environment/data centre.


• A team player, able to work with CBRE Managed Services and client representatives at all levels.


• Willing to provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and be flexible in working patterns.

Equal Opportunities

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and does 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.

Service line: GWS Segment

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology