M+E Labourer

Manchester Arndale; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a hands-on maintenance support role to assist mechanical and electrical teams across a facilities contract in Reading. You will help with planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, minor installations and safe, compliant operation of building services.

Join a leading facilities management company committed to safety, integrity and customer service. The role offers on-site work, training and opportunities to develop in a large national operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical Fitters, Electricians, Technicians and Supervisors with planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support maintenance activities on mechanical and electrical systems including pumps, motors, valves, pipework, HVAC equipment, lighting systems, power distribution equipment and associated building services.
• Assist with minor maintenance activities, equipment installations and maintenance projects under appropriate supervision and within authorised competence.
• Support cable installation works, containment preparation, equipment positioning and mechanical assembly activities.
• Prepare work areas, including barriers, tools, materials, lifting equipment, access equipment and site safety arrangements.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in plant rooms, workshops, substations, external compounds, service areas and maintenance locations.
• Support inspections and surveys by identifying and reporting defects, damage, deterioration, corrosion, leaks and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with Permit to Work requirements, lock-off procedures and isolation activities under the direction of authorised personnel.
• Complete allocated tasks in accordance with work instructions, risk assessments, permits, security requirements and site procedures.
• Support planned shutdowns, maintenance campaigns and contractor activities whilst maintaining professional standards, safe working practices and positive customer engagement.

Job description

About The Role:

To provide practical support to mechanical and electrical maintenance teams delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, inspections, installations and minor works across the contract. The role assists skilled tradespersons in maintaining safe, reliable and compliant building services and infrastructure while promoting high standards of safety, housekeeping and operational excellence.

• Assist Mechanical Fitters, Electricians, Technicians and Supervisors with planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities.


• Support maintenance activities on mechanical and electrical systems including pumps, motors, valves, pipework, HVAC equipment, lighting systems, power distribution equipment and associated building services.


• Assist with minor maintenance activities, equipment installations and maintenance projects under appropriate supervision and within authorised competence.


• Support cable installation works, containment preparation, equipment positioning and mechanical assembly activities.


• Prepare work areas, including barriers, tools, materials, lifting equipment, access equipment and site safety arrangements.


• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in plant rooms, workshops, substations, external compounds, service areas and maintenance locations.


• Support inspections and surveys by identifying and reporting defects, damage, deterioration, corrosion, leaks and unsafe conditions.


• Assist with Permit to Work requirements, lock-off procedures and isolation activities under the direction of authorised personnel.


• Complete allocated tasks in accordance with work instructions, risk assessments, permits, security requirements and site procedures.


• Support planned shutdowns, maintenance campaigns and contractor activities whilst maintaining professional standards, safe working practices and positive customer engagement.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnoverin 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 PerksWith 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 ourWagestreamApp! (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.

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