Electrician

Manchester Arndale; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Fuel Card

Laptop with NAPIT FastTest

Phone

PPE

Uniform

All Power tools, plant, and Test Equip

Frequent overtime

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to carry out Fixed Wire Testing/EICRs and remedial works across client sites. You will ensure compliance with current regulations, complete and submit accurate certification, diagnose faults, and work with the Fixed Wire Testing Team to finish tasks on time.

The role requires a craft qualification, 18th edition, a valid UK driving licence, and strong IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed wire testing (EICRs) and electrical remedial works.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong IT literacy.
• Competent in completing electronic certification.
• IPAF and PASMA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Fixed Wire Testing/EICRs and associated remedial works including distribution board replacements, partial rewires, accessory replacements and general upgrades.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and company standards.
• Complete and submit accurate electrical certification and job reports.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults safely and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with the Fixed Wire Testing Team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and customer service at all times.

Skills

Fixed wire testing

Health & safety

Communication

IT literacy

Driving licence (UK)

Electronic certification

IPAF

PASMA

Education

Electrical apprenticeship + AM2

18th Edition qualification

C&G 2391-52

CSCS or equivalent

Job description

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)

About The Role:

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (occasional evening work will be required)

You may be required to travel up to 90 - 120 minutes of your location.

Travel is paid after first 30 minutes. Frequent overtime (overtime rates - time & half, double time)

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out FixedWireTesting/ EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports), and associated remedial works. This may include:
  • Distribution Board Replacements
  • Partial Re-wires
  • Accessory Replacements
  • General Upgrades
  • Fault Finding
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and company standards.
• Complete and submit accurate electrical certification and job reports.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults safely and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with the Fixed Wire Testing Team to ensure the timely completion of remedial tasks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and customer service at all times.

Essential Hiring Criteria:

• Experience in fixed wire testing (EICRs) and electrical remedial works
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must have strong IT literacy.
• Competent in completing electronic certification.
• IPAF (Desirable)
• PASMA (Desirable)

Essential Qualifications:

• A craft qualification such as, a recognised electrical apprenticeship (ie. City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering + AM2, or equivalent to)
• The current wiring regulations qualification such as or equal to City & Guilds 2381-18 Level 3 Award (18th Edition)
• C&G Inspection and Testing 2391-52
• Valid and in date Grade card/CSCS Card or equivalent qualification.

Benefits:

• Van
• Fuel Card
• Laptop with access to NAPIT FastTest
• Phone
• PPE
• Uniform
• All Power tools, plant, and Test Equipment Provided.
• Frequent overtime (Overtime Rates - Time & Half, Double Time)

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.