Approved Electrician - Data Centres

OCS; Little London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital learning

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Professional growth

Wagestream salary access

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Approved Electrician to ensure electrical installations are carried out to current regulations and with professional quality, working on commercial projects with a team.

You will set out jobs from drawings, install and modify LV distribution, perform testing and inspections for certification, and support the Project Manager with estimates, while adhering to RAMS and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ and C&G 2382-10 18th Edition.
• Experience of commercial electrical installations.
• Experience of installation of LV distribution systems.
• DC/UPS systems experience is advantageous but not essential.
• First Aid, IPAF and PASMA training provided or advantageous if certified
• Preferably to hold SMSTS, SSSTS or IOSH

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical installations are delivered to current regulations and with professional workmanship.
• Set out jobs from drawings and requisition materials.
• Install and modify electrical components and systems including 1st fix containment, 2nd fix installations, power and lighting, and commissioning.
• Carry out testing and inspection to enable certification.
• Assist Project Manager with information to support estimates/quotations.
• Follow RAMS and adhere to safety practices.
• Install trays, ladders, conduits as per drawings.
• Attend internal training workshops and complete mandatory training.
• Provide progress information per Project Programme and maintain Quality Management standards.

Skills

Electrical installation

Teamwork

Safety practices

Reading drawings

Testing and inspection

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2 or NVQ

C&G 2382-10 18th Edition

Job description

About The Role

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

You will ensure that the delivery of electrical aspects are delivered in an effective, efficient and professional manner to the complete satisfaction of all of our customers. Ensuring the installations are to current regulations and to be able to work as a team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Approved Electricians must possess particular practical, productive and electrical engineering skills with adequate technical supervisory knowledge so as to be able to work on their own proficiently and carry out electrical installation work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.
• Set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.
• Install and modify electrical components and systems to include 1st fix containment, 2nd fix installations, power & lighting including Commissioning.
• Carry out all testing and inspection to enable the completion of certification.
• Assist the Project Manager / Supervisor with the required information to enable the compilation of estimates / quotations as required.
• Conform to safety rules and apply good engineering and safety practices.
• Comfortable to install tray, ladder, conduits etc. as per construction drawings.
• Undertake company standard internal training workshops and complete all mandatory training.
• To provide information on progress of the project as per Project Programme & to follow RAMS.
• Adherence to the Quality Management System applied to all M&E systems.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified to City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ & C&G 2382 -10 18th Edition, minimum requirements.
• C&G 2391-10 Inspection & Testing.
• Experience of commercial electrical installations.
• Experience of installation of LV distribution systems
• Experience of DC /UPS system is not essential but is advantageous.
• First Aid, IPAF and PASMA training will be provided if required but advantageous if already certified
• Preferably to hold SMSTS, SSSTS or IOSH

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!

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.