Mobile Electrician

OCS; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic electrical maintenance technician to join a mobile field team serving Thames Water sites. You will perform planned maintenance, undertake testing, and respond to on-site callouts to keep LV distribution systems, generation, and UPS operating safely and reliably.

The role requires City & Guilds 2360/2382-18th Edition, current electrical competencies, and the ability to work in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ & C&G 2382-10 18th Edition.
• Ability to gain and maintain City & Guilds QS if/when required.
• C&G 2391-10 Inspection & Testing – Preferred or working towards.
• C&G 2391-20 Design & Verification – Preferred.
• Thames Water Passport – Gain and maintain.
• Authorised Person – Low Voltage and Confined Spaces – Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on LV distribution systems and standby power equipment.
• Isolate defective equipment, test and repair faults, and ensure safe operation.
• Install electrical systems with the required certification and documentation.
• Assist with estimates/quotations and project planning.
• Review RAMS and ensure compliance with Thames Water procedures.

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2

NVQ & C&G 2382-10 18th Edition

C&G 2391-10 Inspection & Testing

C&G 2391-20 Design & Verification

Thames Water Passport

Authorised Person – LV & Confined Spaces

Tools

LV distribution experience

Job description

About The Role

OCS are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual to form a key part of the team. To ensure electrical and infrastructure maintenance and repair aspects are delivered in an effective, efficient and professional manner to the complete satisfaction of all our direct and indirect clients, while supporting our strategic goals of ‘making our customers lives easier.

Key Responsibilities

• Able to demonstrate a proven track record with (post apprenticeship) experience of planned maintenance in a highly regulated environment.
• Isolates defective equipment from power supply, checks visually for faults, tests mechanical parts for faults, isolates the problem areas and take corrective action to repair the problem.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on machines and equipment by checking for smooth operation and replacing worn and defective parts.
• The installation of electrical systems and associated equipment followed up with the appropriate certification.
• Willing to assist with works outside normal skill set as/if required.
• Working across multiple projects and minor works as requested.
• Assistance in the preparation of estimates/quotations as required.
• Taking an active part in the on-call system, which may require the applicant to become an authorised person (Electrical, Confined Space or Pressure Systems).
• Conform to safety rules and apply good engineering and safety practices.
• A good understanding of Low Voltage systems including Generation and UPS.
• Must be willing to undertake company training workshops and work to both OCS and Thames Water standards.
• The responsibility for allocated work orders from receipt to completion.
• Provision of information on progress of allocated work orders.
• Adherence to the Quality Management System applied to all M&E systems.
• Developing of relationships with all clients and work within a mobile team of field and static based staff
• Ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Willing to work in secure and sensitive environments across the Thames Water estate.
• To comply with OCS Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures are always maintained.
• Accurate use of Intelex to report any near misses or accidents and ensure actions are closed out in a timely manner.
• Reviewing RAMS from subcontractors to ensure standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance to OCS RAMS and Thames Water Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with asbestos management processes and procedures.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified to City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ & C&G 2382 -10 18th Edition, minimum requirements.
• Ability to gain and maintain City & Guilds QS if/when required.
• C&G 2391-10 Inspection & Testing – Preferred or working towards.
• C&G 2391-20 Design & Verification – Preferred.
• Thames Water Passport – Gain and maintain.
• Authorised Person – Low Voltage and Confined Spaces – Desirable.
• Experience of installation, testing, and maintenance of LV distribution systems.
• Experience of standby power systems including prime movers and UPS.
• Experience of safe working practices and permit to work systems.
• Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis.
• Understanding of A/C systems and controls.
• Experience in a wide range of electrical plant or processing industry and working within a critical environment would be an advantage.
• Be able to communicate effectively and have flexible approach to work patterns.

Personal Competencies

• Smart and presentable.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships both internal and externally to the contract.
• Proactive and forward-thinking individual.
• Demonstrates organisational skills.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Highly effective communicator.Ability to work under pressure in a highly regulated industry.
• Agile and mobile to the needs of both OCS and the Customer.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Constantly adheres to OCS Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, or under own initiative.

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.

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