Data Center Electrician

Farnborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Electrician


Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment


Location: Farnborough


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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.

CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is a global business line within CBRE dedicated to providing fully integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors. We help clients succeed with certainty throughout every stage of the data centre lifecycle, from development and construction to acquisition, disposition, management, and modernization of single facilities or entire portfolios.

As part of the Global Workplace Solutions division, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, particularly to our client, with a people-centric approach. We foster innovation and embrace new ways of working, guided by our core RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team on a permanent basis.

This role will be based at a static commercial site and will involve providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and electrical support.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent fault-finding abilities, hold all relevant qualifications, and be capable of working independently to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities Include


Upgrading lighting systems to LED throughout the site, efficiently diagnosing and resolving electrical faults, carrying out necessary repairs and small-scale installations, performing electrical maintenance, inspections, and repairs on commercial systems, and ensuring adherence to all current electrical regulations and safety standards.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive maintenance requirements, maintaining accurate records of all work performed and any remedial actions taken, and collaborating effectively with site management and other trades to ensure seamless operations.

• The ideal candidate will possess recognized electrical qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent, along with a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification.
• Proven experience working as an electrician within a commercial environment is essential, along with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A solid understanding of health and safety practices is also required, alongside the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also key.
• The ideal candidate will be someone who remains calm under pressure, is confident in making decisions and taking action, and achieves objectives by motivating and working through others.
• They should continuously strive for high standards, embrace change, recognize opportunities for improvement, and learn from their experiences.
• Our mission is to build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people, embodied by our core values:
• Respect: We act with consideration for others’ ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
• Integrity: We prioritize our commitment to our company and our values above any individual, deal, or client.
• Service: We approach our clients’ challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital, and opportunities.
• Excellence: We relentlessly focus on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees, and shareholders.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES


We are an equal opportunities employer and 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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