Approved Electrician

Manchester Arndale; Kemsing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrician to undertake all electrical installation, testing and inspection duties in line with current regulations and safety standards.

Role requires familiarity with electrical installation, testing, and compliance with HSE policy. IPAF and PASMA are preferred; a full UK driving licence may be required for site visits.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Wiring regs qualification (18th Edition) and up-to-date CSCS/Grade card.
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391) or equivalent.
• IPAF and PASMA certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of electrical installation, testing and inspection per current regs and standards.
• Work safely and compliantly with Health & Safety legislation and OCS policy.

Skills

Electrical installation

Testing & inspection

Health & safety awareness

Right to work in UK

Education

City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering + AM2

City & Guilds 2381-18 Level 3 Award (18th Edition)

CSCS Card

City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in I&T

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

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.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it’s an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an ‘Employer of choice’ in our sector and are proud to invest in our colleague’s personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes that are aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their role.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake all aspects of electrical installation, testing and inspection in accordance with current regulations and building standards.
• Working in a safe and efficient manner at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and OCS H&S policy.

Key Hiring Criteria:

• Applicant must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience working as an Approved Electrician / Electrician within the Construction Industry post apprenticeship.
• Be familiar with all aspects of electrical installation, testing and inspection.
• IPAF & PASMA (preferred)
• Full clean driving licence

Essential Qualifications:

• A craft qualification such as a recognised electrical apprenticeship such as or equivalent to City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering + AM2
• The current wiring regulations qualification such as or equal to City & Guilds 2381-18 Level 3 Award (18th Edition)
• Valid and in date Grade card/CSCS Card or equivalent qualification
• An Inspection & Testing qualification such as or equal to City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

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.