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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Fire and Security Technician to join the team located in Cambridge where they will be working alongside one of our major Global Life Science Client’s AstraZeneca.

Role Purpose:

To assist in providing a comprehensive and experienced Technical Solution for Fire & Security across the client’s campus. The role will involve the Maintaining, Servicing, Testing, and Repairing of all Fire & Security Systems and Devices on site, to the established procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all Campus Fire & Security Systems/Devices are Fully Operational and Tested in line with the Cause & Effect Strategy, Ensuring Compliance by adhering to the Clients, and Current British Standards.

• Provide Technical Support and Deliver Planned, and Responsive Maintenance to all Fire and Security Systems and equipment. This includes different types of Automatic Detection, Fire Suppression, EVCS, PAVA, Controlled Access, and Surveillance Systems, covering Offices, Laboratories, Kitchens, Restaurants, Plant Rooms, Switch Rooms, Data Hubs, and Loading Bays, across several different buildings.

• Lead or Support with Root Cause Analysis Investigations for Process, System, or Equipment failings.

• Support the Site Fire & Security Engineer and/or Security Team with Incident Investigations.

• Provide Support to Projects with Commissioning Activities.

• Provide Technical Support and Deliver Planned & Responsive Maintenance to all Ancillary Mechanical/Electrical Equipment connected to the Fire & Security Systems.

• To be part of an Out of Hours, Technical Support Team providing support by way of phone and/or site visit within an assigned rota.

• Provide Technical Advice/Knowledge, with Guidance or Training, to other staff or customers on Fire & Security Systems and Procedures.

• Maintain knowledge of client’s Engineering Guides for all Campus Buildings. Maintain, update and review Fire Safety and Life Safety System Logbooks.

Accountabilities

• Directly Accountable to the Systems Manager, however a dotted line reporting to the other site Management Team exists with Daily Operations guided by the Fire & Security Engineer.

• This Post has no Direct Reports.

• This post carries no Direct Budgetary Responsibility, but Financial Awareness is required.

Requirements:

Education

A good basic education is essential, with good Written and Spoken English and basic Mathematical skills.

A Formal Electrical Qualification.

Experience

Previous experience of Installing and Maintaining Fire & Security Systems for a BAFE, FIA, SSAIB or NSI Accredited Company.

Understanding of British Standards: BS:5839, BS:6266, BS:12845,BS:15004.

Experience

• Good working knowledge and understanding of Honeywell’s GENT, Vigilon Fire Alarm Systems + EBI
• DVM platforms. CCTV Hardware, Access Control Systems
• Smoke Extract Systems
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Background
• PASMA & IPAF card.

Aptitudes

• Good verbal communication skills
• Good written English skills
• Good IT Literacy
• Fault Finding 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. Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
• Able to work at heights and on roofs.
• A Strong team player, able to work with CBRE and client’s staff, while having the confidence and ability to work independently when required.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please.

Please note: the job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in our business and issued on any contract of employment.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person