Electrician

OCS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Company tools and van provided

Uniform and PPE Provided

Tablet and Phone Provided

Training and Upskilling available

Cycle to Work scheme

CHROMA diversity community access

Mental Health first aid support

WageStream real-time pay access

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Technical Services mobile team on a major retail contract. You will perform PPM, proactive and reactive works, and support other commercial and residential contracts within our expanding division.

The role requires City & Guilds 2350 NVQ, Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering, 18th Edition and a valid CSCS or equivalent, along with a full valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is required.
• Ability to carry out basic IT tasks on handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works within set time frames.
• Monitor contractors and workmanship to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure equipment and surroundings conform to company standards.
• Evaluate performance and ensure proper servicing and maintenance of equipment under contract.
• Work safely and in compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Contribute to overall efficiency, profitability, and delivery of contracted services.
• Support implementation of integrated delivery for all contracted services, ensuring on-time, on-budget, quality delivery.
• Provide callout response as per rota (approximately 1 in 4 weeks).

Skills

Driving licence

Basic IT tasks

Education

City & Guilds 2350 NVQ

Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering

18th Edition (2381-18)

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30

Working in our Technical Services mobile team on a Major Retail contract with opportunities to support other Commercial and Residential contracts in our continually expanding division

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works issued through the helpdesk within set time frames so that the customer expectations are met.
• Undertake contractor control duties on behalf of the client, including monitoring of contractors and their workmanship, so that relevant standards are met.
• To ensure equipment and surrounding area conform to agreed company standards.
• To evaluate performance and ensure the proper servicing and maintenance of equipment under contract to the company is carried out.
• Working in a safe manner at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation
• The successful candidate must provide a significant contribution to overall efficiency, effectiveness and contract profitability and must, therefore, play its part in the overall delivery of service.
• The candidate will support with the implementation of an integrated approach for the delivery of all contracted services ensuring that all works are delivered safely on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Provide a callout response for the client as detailed on the callout rota, on average 1 in 4 weeks.

Hiring Criteria

• Previous experience working within Facilities Management would be ideal
• Full clean driving licence
• Able to carry out basic IT tasks on handheld devices.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Overtime available
• All Travel paid with a deduction of 30 mins each way
• Company tools and van provided
• Uniform and PPE Provided
• Tablet and Phone Provided
• Training and Upskilling available
• HAPI App discounts and vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!
• Join our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
• Career progression within a growing company.
• Access to “WageStream” giving you the ability to track your wages in real time and access 30% of your earned pay instantly.

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)

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.