Electrician

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

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an on-site Electrician to join our Facilities Services Team in the UK. You will carry out PPMs and electrical repairs across domestic and basic commercial buildings, while maintaining accurate reporting and logs.

The role requires a craft qualification (City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 plus AM2) and a current 18th edition, plus CSCS. You should thrive in a team, with good communication and site safety practices. A valid driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a craft electrical qualification (City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 and AM2).
• 18th Edition qualification (City & Guilds 2381-18 or equivalent).
• Valid Grade card/CSCS Card or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and general electrical repairs across domestic and basic commercial buildings.
• Maintain site logbooks and ensure accurate reporting using handheld tablet.
• Monitor and respond to site BMS systems and manage materials for work orders.
• Attend engineer meetings and toolbox talks; support the on-site Supervisor as required.
• Ensure robust day-to-day reporting and CAFM system updates.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Planned maintenance experience

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

FM environment knowledge

HVAC/UPS/BMS familiarity

Full driving license

Education

City & Guilds 2350 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Engineering + AM2

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

Grade card/CSCS Card or equivalent

Job description

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 (18 th 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.

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Equal Opportunities

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.