583 Factory Maintenance jobs in the United Kingdom

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 08-Oct-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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.  

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer 

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team located in London . 

The successful candidate will perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance to both Plant, Equipment and Building Services.  Role Summary:  

Identify and manage the risks to the client through the equipment on site, including updating drawings, identifying critical spares, improving performance of machinery, improving and implementing the preventative maintenance program 

Using new equipment and technologies to maintain a working production environment liaising with the client on any requests for certain machinery PPM’s 

Fault finding on all types of Machinery 

Support others in the department in relation to Health and Safety 

Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise to the Maintenance Department working on Heavy Industrial Machines and Overhead Cranes 

Write and follow Risk Assessments and be available to question any issues which arise from them safely and accurately 

Completion of the required documentation as specified with the requirements of all rules and legislation 

Work on Three Phase Systems with Voltages up to 440V 

Working on Motors, Gearboxes, Valves encompassing Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Systems 

Use Mobile Devices to accurately project and complete any works from the CAFM Maintenance System 

Use of emailing / calendars to plan your daily work requirements so that all tasks are completed effortlessly and efficiently. 

Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage any Building Services related issues, responding confidently and accurately as required 

To be the responsible person when required for the department and deputise the Shift Leader during annual leave or sickness 

To work overtime as and when the business requires, this may include nights and weekends to which notice may not always be given 

Perform adhoc duties as and when required 

Experience Required: 

A Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship 

Strong proven experience in manufacturing maintenance 

Electrical Competences / Qualifications to a minimum or equivalent to City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 Electrical qualifications to 17th Edition 

Mechanical Competences / Qualifications to an acceptable standard to City and Guild’s Mechanical 

Good multi skilled ability 

Experience working on 3 phase motors, drives and inverters 

Hydraulic / Pneumatic Experience 

Ability to fault find 

PLC Diagnostics / Repair Competencies 

NVQ Qualifications to Level 2, Electrical and Mechanical 

Ability to supervise contractors 

Able to write Risk and Method Statements 

Able to understand and write Permits 

   Desirable  

Working at Height Qualification 

IPAF 

AP Qualifications 

Experience of Heavy Engineering 

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 19-Sep-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About the Role:
As a CBRE Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do:

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and partner with available systems to track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner.
• Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 19-Sep-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Maintenance Engineer - London

Join our team at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions!

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team in London. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting the maintenance of plant, equipment, and building services across our client's sites.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Assisting in identifying and managing risks associated with equipment on site, including updating drawings and helping to identify critical spares.

Supporting the maintenance team in maintaining a safe and efficient working environment by responding to maintenance requests.

Conducting fault finding on a variety of machinery, including basic troubleshooting of heavy industrial machines and overhead cranes.

Providing support to the maintenance department with electrical and mechanical tasks.

Assisting in writing and following risk assessments to ensure safe and accurate completion of tasks.

Working on three-phase systems with voltages up to 440V and performing maintenance on motors, gearboxes, valves, and other equipment.

Utilizing mobile devices to accurately log and complete tasks from the CAFM maintenance system.

Collaborating with onsite services to address building services-related issues.

Being available for overtime, including nights and weekends, as required.

Performing ad-hoc duties as needed.

Requirements:

Recognized or time-served apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Some experience in manufacturing maintenance or a related field is preferred.

Basic electrical qualifications, such as City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 or equivalent, are a plus.

Mechanical knowledge to an acceptable standard, ideally with City and Guilds Mechanical qualifications.

Good multi-skilled ability and willingness to learn.

Familiarity with 3-phase motors, drives, and inverters is beneficial.

Basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge.

Ability to assist in fault finding and diagnosing PLC systems is a plus.

NVQ qualifications to Level 2 in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines are advantageous.

Willingness to learn about supervising contractors and understanding risk and method statements.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work with a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you're a motivated individual looking to build your career as a Maintenance Engineer, we would love to hear from you!

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 02-Oct-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join the team in London.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Maintenance Technician, you will resolve and complete day-to-day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets and ensure completion in the time frame required.

This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

Role Responsibilities:

• Qualify and act as an appointed Authorized Person (AP) within 6 months from onboarding.

• Maintain an up-to-date log of work completed and outstanding items through the in-house system.

• Ensure that all contractors and staff comply with all company, client safety, and security requirements.

• Participate in the critical services training program.

• Ensure effective communication with the client and management team is maintained.

• Operate as a team with other technicians by sharing expertise and experience to help resolve operational problems.

• Provide holiday, training & sickness cover for other members of the shift team.

• Track and complete Critical Services Planned Preventative Maintenance and provide condition assessments of plant and equipment.

• Log and action all out-of-line situations with incident reports.

• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.

• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.

• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

Role Requirements:

Skills:

Essential-

• Good technical & faultfinding skills

• Educated to a minimum of City & Guilds in Electrical (or HNC)

• Excellent administrative skills

• Computer literate

• Highly conversant in Microsoft Office suite

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Procedure writing

Desirable-

• Apprenticeship (or equivalent programme in Electrical / Mechanical Installation).

• Report writing

Knowledge:

Essential-

• Excellent knowledge of the operation of Mechanical & Electrical Services

• Ability to interrogate and operate BMS systems

• Knowledge of business-critical services i.e., UPS, Generators and Comms Rooms etc

Desirable-

• 18th Edition IEE regs

• HV Trained

Aptitude:

Essential-

• Must be able to work under own initiative.

• High level of personal integrity

• Takes ownership of issues and ensures completion.

• Able to organize and manage own workload.

• Good communication skills both verbal and written to all seniority levels.

• Understanding of customer needs and standards.

• Presentable and smart always

• Self motivated with drive to exceptional service

• Incumbents must have a high level of energy, confident and stable in manner.

• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.

• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service. 

• Able to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and focused. 

• Able to make sound decisions based on fact and experience. 

• Working with team members

Circumstances:

Essential-

• Required to work a continental shift pattern (Days/Nights)

• Provide out of hours accessibility as part of escalation procedure.

• Must be flexible regarding working hours

Core Competencies:

Essential-

• Exceptional customer focus

• Good understanding of customer requirements

• Able to build enduring relationships.

• High level of responsiveness

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Analytical

Desirable-

• Personal drive for results – works to exceed goals, expectations, and standards

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.

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 10-Oct-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Haywards Heath - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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.  

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer 

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team located in Haywards Heath . 

The successful candidate will perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance to both Plant, Equipment and Building Services.  Role Summary:  

Identify and manage the risks to the client through the equipment on site, including updating drawings, identifying critical spares, improving performance of machinery, improving and implementing the preventative maintenance program 

Using new equipment and technologies to maintain a working production environment liaising with the client on any requests for certain machinery PPM’s 

Fault finding on all types of Machinery 

Support others in the department in relation to Health and Safety 

Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise to the Maintenance Department working on Heavy Industrial Machines and Overhead Cranes 

Write and follow Risk Assessments and be available to question any issues which arise from them safely and accurately 

Completion of the required documentation as specified with the requirements of all rules and legislation 

Work on Three Phase Systems with Voltages up to 440V 

Working on Motors, Gearboxes, Valves encompassing Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Systems 

Use Mobile Devices to accurately project and complete any works from the CAFM Maintenance System 

Use of emailing / calendars to plan your daily work requirements so that all tasks are completed effortlessly and efficiently. 

Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage any Building Services related issues, responding confidently and accurately as required 

To be the responsible person when required for the department and deputise the Shift Leader during annual leave or sickness 

To work overtime as and when the business requires, this may include nights and weekends to which notice may not always be given 

Perform adhoc duties as and when required 

Experience Required: 

A Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship 

Strong proven experience in manufacturing maintenance 

Electrical Competences / Qualifications to a minimum or equivalent to City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 Electrical qualifications to 17th Edition 

Mechanical Competences / Qualifications to an acceptable standard to City and Guild’s Mechanical 

Good multi skilled ability 

Experience working on 3 phase motors, drives and inverters 

Hydraulic / Pneumatic Experience 

Ability to fault find 

PLC Diagnostics / Repair Competencies 

NVQ Qualifications to Level 2, Electrical and Mechanical 

Ability to supervise contractors 

Able to write Risk and Method Statements 

Able to understand and write Permits 

   Desirable  

Working at Height Qualification 

IPAF 

AP Qualifications 

Experience of Heavy Engineering 

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 15-Aug-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Southampton - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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. 

Job Title: Fabric Technician
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Fabric Technician to join the team located in Wimbourne.

Role Summary: 
• Respond to reactive works within the team
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales
• Liaise with Clients representatives with respect to maintenance & repair tasks
• Undertake site surveys & produce Works Requests, Method Statements & Risk Assessments for planned works
• Repairs floor and wall coverings
• Responsible for ceiling tile repairs and replacements
• Responsible for other building and installation works as required
• Accountable for lighting, general lamp changes, Filter Changes AHU’s / FCU’s and Basic Plumbing requirements
• Utilise PDA to complete works, key communications & updates
• Complete reactive, PPM jobs & projects in a timely manner
• Undertake minor projects works
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• In addition to the above duties you will be expected to undertake all reasonable tasks as directed by the Technical Services Manager
  
Experience Required: 
• Previous Fabric, Carpentry experience
• Experience of working in high profile work environment
• City & Guilds or NVQ Equivalent in carpentry
• Current UKL driver’s license
• PC literate
• Good Customer relationship skills
• Understand and interpret technical drawings/instructions / processes
• Able to organise self to manage assigned tasks, determine material requirements
• Experience of H & S procedures & requirements. COSHH, Working at Heights, Risk Assessment etc
• Health & Safety Qualified i.e. IOSH and/or NEBOSH
• Must be willing to work over & above contractual hours

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment

About The Role:

Working in our Technical Services mobile team on a Major Retail contract with opportunities to support other Commercial and Residential contracts in our continually expanding division

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all delegated Reactive Works orders and PPMs are completed within the contract-defined time SLAs & KPIs.
• The successful candidate must provide a significant contribution to overall efficiency, effectiveness and contract profitability and must, therefore, play its part in the overall delivery of service.
• The candidate will support with the implementation of an integrated approach for the delivery of all contracted services ensuring that all works are delivered safely on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• On call cover on average 1 in 8 weeks.
• To plan, inspect and carry out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and to respond to breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Duties to include building fabric repairs, small plumbing, joinery.
• To assist the maintenance team as required with any other facilities work
• Provide quotations for any works recommended.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that a safe system of work is followed prior to the commencement of the work activity
• Ensure that work activities are properly carried out
• Ensure that sites are kept to the highest standards, to ensure all works are completed, to provide general handyman services including L8.
• Liaising with subcontractors, cleaners and security to ensure the facilities management of site is carried out effectively.
• Provide a callout response for the client as detailed on the callout rota, on average 1 in 4 weeks.

Essential Hiring Criteria:

• Time-served Fabric engineer with a maintenance background.
• Experienced skills in Carpentry, Painting Decorating, Door Hanging, Carpet/Lino repairs, Glazing Repairs, Masonry Repairs, Locksmiths, Tiling, and ceiling grids/tiles.
• L8 ACOP.
• Sound knowledge of understanding and developing safety documentation to ensure site safety procedures are always followed.
• Legionella Awareness.
• CSCS Skills card or equivalent qualification.
• First Aid.
• Must have a current, valid driving licence
• IT Literate - Basic understanding of Excel & Microsoft products

Benefits

• Overtime available
• All Travel paid with a deduction of 30 mins each way
• Company tools and van provided
• Uniform and PPE Provided
• Tablet and Phone Provided
• Training and Upskilling available
• HAPI App discounts and vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!
• Join our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
• Career progression within a growing company.
• Access to “WageStream” giving you the ability to track your wages in real time and access 30% of your earned pay instantly.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 22-Oct-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Bristol - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About the Role:
As a CBRE Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do:

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs.
• Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and partner with available systems to track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner.
• Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Maintenance Technician

Job ID

Posted 14-Oct-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Ipswich - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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.  

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer 

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team located in Ipswich . 

The successful candidate will perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance to both Plant, Equipment and Building Services.  Role Summary:  

• Identify and manage the risks to the client through the equipment on site, including updating drawings, identifying critical spares, improving performance of machinery, improving and implementing the preventative maintenance program 
• Using new equipment and technologies to maintain a working production environment liaising with the client on any requests for certain machinery PPM’s 
• Fault finding on all types of Machinery 
• Support others in the department in relation to Health and Safety 
• Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise to the Maintenance Department working on Heavy Industrial Machines and Overhead Cranes 
• Write and follow Risk Assessments and be available to question any issues which arise from them safely and accurately 
• Completion of the required documentation as specified with the requirements of all rules and legislation 
• Work on Three Phase Systems with Voltages up to 440V 
• Working on Motors, Gearboxes, Valves encompassing Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Systems 
• Use Mobile Devices to accurately project and complete any works from the CAFM Maintenance System 
• Use of emailing / calendars to plan your daily work requirements so that all tasks are completed effortlessly and efficiently. 
• Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage any Building Services related issues, responding confidently and accurately as required 
• To be the responsible person when required for the department and deputise the Shift Leader during annual leave or sickness 
• To work overtime as and when the business requires, this may include nights and weekends to which notice may not always be given 
• Perform adhoc duties as and when required 

Experience Required: 

• A Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship 
• Strong proven experience in manufacturing maintenance 
• Electrical Competences / Qualifications to a minimum or equivalent to City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 Electrical qualifications to 17th Edition 
• Mechanical Competences / Qualifications to an acceptable standard to City and Guild’s Mechanical 
• Good multi skilled ability 
• Experience working on 3 phase motors, drives and inverters 
• Hydraulic / Pneumatic Experience 
• Ability to fault find 
• PLC Diagnostics / Repair Competencies 
• NVQ Qualifications to Level 2, Electrical and Mechanical 
• Ability to supervise contractors 
• Able to write Risk and Method Statements 
• Able to understand and write Permits 

   Desirable  

Working at Height Qualification 

IPAF 

AP Qualifications 

Experience of Heavy Engineering