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Mechanical Technician

CBRE, Inc.
Colyton
1 week ago
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Completion of planned and reactive maintenance tasks on building and production equipment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure routine maintenance is carried out on all buildings, plant, and production equipment.
  • Work as a member of a two-person team on the night shift.
  • Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on mechanical equipment.
  • Adhere to Method Statements and Risk Assessments to maintain safe working practices.
  • Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE and client staff.
  • Maintain logbooks, complete shift hand‑over, and update client reporting accurately.
  • Work overtime as required with a flexible attitude.
  • Identify and report potential hazards.

Qualifications & Skills

  • A written and spoken English, mathematics, and IT skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Experience across multiple disciplines (electric, fabrication, water hygiene, painting, carpentry) is desirable.
  • Comprehensive mechanical experience with reactive and planned preventive maintenance; experience with cranes and ability to work at height.
  • Sound understanding of health and safety obligations regarding maintenance activities.
  • Ability to learn and develop technical knowledge and understanding of local organisational systems and processes.
  • Excellent fault‑finding skills.
  • Committed to excellent customer service.
  • Calm under pressure, organisational and planning skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Formal H&S training, legionella awareness, IPAF training are advantageous.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a night‑only mechanical shift technician based in Stafford.


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