Building Services Electrical Engineer – On-Call

Manchester Arndale; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrician / Electrical Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance across the contract. You will inspect, test and repair building-services systems to keep premises safe, compliant and operational.

You will participate in an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours faults, manage risks, and work with the Site Supervisor to deliver contracted services while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Multi‑Skilled Engineer within a commercial building‑services environment.
• A recognised electrical qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent.
• A current BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience completing planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Practical knowledge of electrical distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power and control systems.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• A sound understanding of electrical safety, safe isolation and health and safety requirements.
• Experience working in accordance with risk assessments, method statements and permit‑to‑work procedures.
• The ability to organise workloads and complete tasks within agreed timescales.
• The availability and flexibility to participate in an on‑call rota and attend out‑of‑hours call‑outs.
• Good communication and customer‑service skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs within agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Maintain, inspect and repair electrical building‑services equipment, including distribution boards, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, control systems and associated wiring.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs, component replacements and remedial works.
• Carry out electrical testing and inspection within the scope of your qualifications and authorisation.
• Complete routine checks of emergency lighting, fire‑alarm interfaces and other electrical safety systems as required.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify defects, deterioration or potential failures.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and respond to urgent out‑of‑hours maintenance issues.
• Attend emergency call‑outs within the required response times.
• Diagnose faults, isolate equipment and make systems safe during call‑outs where necessary.
• Escalate significant faults and arrange additional specialist support when required.
• Assist specialist contractors with servicing, repairs and statutory inspections.
• Support the Site Supervisor with the effective delivery of contracted maintenance services.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations, health and safety requirements and site procedures.
• Complete maintenance records, test documentation and job sheets accurately and promptly.
• Prepare and follow risk assessments, method statements, permit‑to‑work and safe‑isolation procedures.
• Identify additional defects or risks and report them through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain a professional approach when dealing with customers, colleagues and contractors.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Electrical qualification

BS 7671 18th Edition

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault finding

Electrical safety

Risk assessments

Time management

On-call readiness

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrician / Electrical Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance across the contract. You will inspect, test and repair building-services systems to keep premises safe, compliant and operational.

You will participate in an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours faults, manage risks, and work with the Site Supervisor to deliver contracted services while maintaining high safety standards.