Electrician

OCS; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

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Professional growth

Wagestream upfront pay

Job summary

OCS in Chester region is seeking an Electrician to join one of our static sites. You will perform maintenance and statutory checks, with basic plumbing, electrical and fabric skills. The role requires client engagement and a smart appearance, with clear English communication.

Responsibilities include planned repairs, reactive services across offices and industrial premises, and supporting sub-contractors on site. You will work within Health & Safety standards and reporting frameworks.

Qualifications

• A craft qualification such as an electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3.
• 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.
• IT literate to a good standard using Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
• Experience in a comparable role undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, redecoration tasks and carrying out statutory ppm inspections with a good understanding of Health & Safety working practices.
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance regimes.
• Experience of completing risk assessments and method statements; along with issuing permit to work for hard service tasks.
• Experience using BMS system(s).
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and SFG 20 would be desirable.
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems.
• 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 is desirable

Responsibilities

• Plan, inspect, and carry out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and respond to breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Carry out reactive and planned services in offices, commercial, distribution and industrial premises.
• Trade skills are desirable or previous experience performing in a similar role
• Carrying out statutory inspection of assets including Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks including basic replacements and other minor reactive works.
• Being an ambassador for the customer; dealing professionally with complaints and queries
• Support engineer sub-contractors upon attending site.
• Providing technical guidance to the client and contract support
• Carrying out minor building fabric repairs
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications and in line with Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Risk assessments

Permits to work

IT literacy

Client engagement

BMS systems

Education

City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering

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

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

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

BMS software

Job description

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join one or our static site's in the Chester region.

You will be required to carry out general maintenance and statutory compliance checks and will be required to have basic plumbing, electrical and fabric maintenance skills, ideally with experience working in a similar facilities management environment.

The role will require client engagement and a willingness to provide the best possible solutions to meet the client’s needs, so you will be required to maintain a smart appearance. You must have a good understand of both spoken and written English.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning, inspecting, and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Carry out reactive and planned services in a range of environments from offices, commercial, distribution and industrial premises.
• Trade skills are desirable or previous experience performing in a similar role
• Carrying out statutory inspection of assets including Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks including basic replacements and other minor reactive works.
• Being an ambassador for the customer; dealing professionally with complaints and queries
• support engineer sub-contractors upon attending site.
• Providing technical guidance to the client and contract support
• Carrying out minor building fabric repairs
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications and in line with Health & Safety legislation.

You should meet the following criteria:

• A craft qualification such as a recognised electrical apprenticeship such as or equivalent to City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering
• 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.
• Must be IT literate to a good standard using Microsoft Word, Excel etc
• Experience in a comparable role undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, redecoration tasks and carrying out statutory ppm inspections with a good understanding of Health & Safety working practices
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance regimes
• Experience of completing risk assessments and method statements; along with issuing permit to work for hard service tasks
• Experience using BMS system(s).
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and SFG 20 would be desirable
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems
• 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 is desirable

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.