General Operative Job ID 242165 Posted 11-Nov-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s) Belfast - Northern Ireland - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland General Operative Purpose of the Job We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a facilities background to work as part of a site-based maintenance team. Candidates must have hands on experience in dealing with planned preventative maintenance and fault finding. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintenance Technician · Liaise with subcontractors to arrange and supervise planned preventative maintenance on site · Coordinate with site maintenance technician to complete all PPM and reactive requests · Ensure all CBRE paperwork complete, correct and up to date for the site · Complete planned preventative maintenance as per site programme. · Complete all site ad hoc repairs and investigations · Reactive repairs ensuring minimum downtime on equipment · Meet service level agreements and respond to emergency breakdowns across site · Ensure all QHSE requirements are fulfilled prior to work commencing · Ability to complete handyman tasks as required · Specify and order materials as needed for works and ensure stock levels of critical spares are kept updated · Problem solving ensuring a solution for all required repairs in a timely manner · Liaise with helpdesk, Management and customers with updates on a daily basis · Supervise subcontractors onsite to ensure a comprehensive contractor management system, including H&S · Positively and actively contribute to and participate in continuous improvement activities in the team · Working as part of a team on multi-disciplined projects · High standard of housekeeping, material handling and safety at all times · Ensure high standards are maintained on M&E and fabric systems Person Specification Experience in a client facing facility role preferred Must be client focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Have experience in completing and operating to method statements, risk assessments, Safe Plans of Actions and Permits associated with their work activities Experience in facilities operations and or maintenance environment desirable Have completed H&S training Ability to work on own initiative Flexibility to work outside normal hours if required Ability to complete paperwork and reports to high standards Enthusiastic approach to work Neat appearance and manner Ability to work professionally within client premises IT literacy an advantage, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office What You'll Do: Support clients in an efficient and courteous manner, with a strong focus on customer care. Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on facilities. Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems. Inspect new or existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Assist engineering staff in a wide range of duties as required. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Take measures to ensure that all systems are operating in the most efficient manner. 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 CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)