Electrical Technician; Emergency Lighting

Overview

Emergency Lighting Technician. Join CBRE Global Workplace Solutions. We are a leading provider of integrated facilities management and workplace services. We are seeking an experienced Emergency Lighting Technician to join our team supporting a prestigious client portfolio in Birmingham. If you are passionate about life safety systems, have strong fault-finding skills, and take pride in delivering a first-class service, we would love to hear from you.

• Inspect, test, maintain, install, and certify emergency lighting systems to ensure compliance with current legislation and industry standards.
• 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 related controls.
• Complete installations, upgrades, modifications, and remedial works as required.
• Accurately complete testing documentation, compliance reports, and certification.
• Identify and report defects, non-compliance issues, and fire safety risks.
• Coordinate 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 as required.
• Participate in a call-out rota and support emergency response activities when necessary.

• 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.
• Desirable:
  City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing qualification;
  Emergency Lighting Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Experience with in commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, or public-sector environments.
• Knowledge of fire alarm and life safety systems.

• Competitive salary and 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.