Electrician

OCS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

OCS Academy

Retail discounts

Professional growth

Wagestream pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a facilities management technician based in Glasgow to cover planned and reactive works, with contractor oversight and a focus on safety and quality.

The successful candidate will hold an electrical craft qualification, a full clean driving licence, and be able to perform basic IT tasks on handheld devices; typical hours Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30, with a commitment to delivering reliable service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works issued via the helpdesk within set time frames.
• Undertake contractor control duties on behalf of the client, including monitoring of contractors and their workmanship.
• Ensure equipment and surrounding area conform to agreed company standards.
• Evaluate performance and ensure proper servicing and maintenance of equipment under contract.
• Work in a safe manner at all times, complying with Health & Safety legislation.
• Contribute to overall efficiency, effectiveness and contract profitability.
• Support the delivery of all contracted services on time, within budget and to required quality standards.

Skills

Facilities Management experience

Handheld IT tasks

Education

Electrical craft qualification (City & Guilds 2350 NVQ)

Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering + AM2

City & Guilds 2381-18 Level 3 - 18th Edition (qual or equivalent)

Job description

About The Role

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:00-16:30

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.

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

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.