Electrician

OCS Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a skilled On-Site Electrician for the Birmingham Sea Life Centre. This hands-on role involves ensuring the electrical systems are safe and operational for public exhibits and back-of-house operations. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, responding to faults, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification, along with strong problem-solving skills. This position demands flexibility for weekend and out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working in a commercial environment.
• Experience in leisure, hospitality, or visitor attraction environments is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical maintenance and repairs across the site.
• Respond promptly to electrical faults and emergencies.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and electrical standards.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and exhibits.

Skills

Fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility to work weekends

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification (BS 7671)

IPAF or PASMA certification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable On‑Site Electrician to join our facilities team at the Birmingham Sea Life Centre. This is a hands‑on role responsible for ensuring the electrical systems across the site are safe, compliant, and fully operational to support both public‑facing exhibits and back‑of‑house operations.,

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical maintenance and repairs across the site.
• Respond promptly to electrical faults and emergencies.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and electrical standards.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and exhibits.
• Work collaboratively with the wider facilities and technical teams.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
• Participate in a rota covering weekends and occasional out‑of‑hours work.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification (BS 7671).
• Proven experience working in a commercial environment.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and respond to urgent issues.
• Experience in leisure, hospitality, or visitor attraction environments.
• Knowledge of building management systems (BMS).
• IPAF or PASMA certification.

About OCS UK & Ireland

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.