Electrician

Manchester Arndale; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland seeks an on-site Electrician to join the Facilities Services Team supporting the Aegon client. You will carry out PPM and electrical repairs across domestic and small commercial buildings, monitor BMS, and maintain site records.

You will work Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30 with an on-call rota for evenings and weekends. A craft apprenticeship, the 18th Edition wiring regs, and CSCS are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated craft qualification in electrical installation.
• Current wiring regs qualification (18th Edition).
• CSCS or equivalent on-site competence card.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and electrical repairs in domestic/basic commercial sites.
• Report accurately using handheld tablet; maintain site logbooks.
• Maintain stock control and source materials for work orders.
• Attend H&S briefings and meetings with Supervisor.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal comms

Maintenance mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

City & Guilds 2350 NVQ L3 + AM2

City & Guilds 2381-18 18th Edition

CSCS Card

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 Days: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30 & on call rota for evenings and weekends

Main Purpose:

Working as a member of the on-site Facilities Services Team, the Electrician will work closely with other members to deliver a safe and comfortable working environment to our Aegon customer.

Key Accountabilities:

• Carry out PPM and general electrical repairs, across domestic and basic commercial buildings.
• Ensure accurate and detailed reporting using handheld tablet.
• Maintain site logbooks.
• Ensure accurate stock control and reporting.
• Monitor and respond to site BMS systems.
• Identify and source materials for work orders.
• Attend regular Engineer meetings, H&S briefings and toolbox talks, as required by Supervisor.
• Provide support to the on-site Technical Supervisor by participating and contributing to meetings, when required.
• Ensure robust reporting of your day-to-day activities are in place and updated on a regular basis; this includes on-site logbooks and the CAFM system.

Hiring Criteria:

• Technical problem-solving abilities
• Experience of working within planned maintenance schemes
• The ability to react and work within a team to resolve unforeseen breakdowns in a positive manner
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills, written and oral
• Technical knowledge of working within an FM environment (Desirable)
• Experience within: HVAC Plant, UPS Systems, Low Voltage Distribution networks or Building Management System (Desirable)
• Full Driving License

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

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.