Multi-Skilled Engineer

OCS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning

Retail discounts

Professional growth

Wagestream pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a multi-skilled facilities maintenance technician to own and deliver maintenance across sites in London. The role requires fixing and maintaining plant/equipment, proactive problem-solving, and a customer-centric approach while working with a team of engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in plumbing, gas and heating maintenance within educational or commercial environments, be IT literate, and hold two professional references.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Proven background in delivering Maintenance (Plumbing, Gas & Heating) Services in educational/commercial environments.
• IT literate, proficient across MS Office and related applications.
• Two professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Fix and maintain plant and equipment on site in line with SFG20 recommendations with a first-time fix and right first-time approach.
• Troubleshoot asset breakdowns and provide preventive maintenance services.
• Undertake PPMs as issued from the CAFM system and ensure they are closed out within the prescribed timescale.
• Undertake reactive maintenance activities within the prescribed timescale to ensure rectification times are met.
• Provide updates on asset condition to inform forward maintenance budget and lifecycle decisions.
• Brand ambassador working in partnership with our Client to ensure tenants' satisfaction.
• Adhering to all established site and business policy and procedures.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Independent worker

Tools

MS Office

CAFM system

Job description

About The Role:

Shift Pattern:Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexibility on weekends for on-call commitments will sometimes be required.

We’re after a multi-skilled technician or engineer who takes ownership of their work, brings energy to the day, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed. Someone who’s confident working independently, stays curious, and is always looking to learn and improve. A motivated and practical mindset, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a genuine willingness to get stuck in when challenges arise are key. It’s not about ticking every box it’s about the right attitude and a willingness to grow with the team.

Working alongside a team of engineers to deliver world class service with a customer centric approach across a number of properties with varying needs in the heart of the West End.

Roles & Responsibilities (Not Exhaustive)

• Fix and maintain plant and equipment on site in line with SFG20 recommendations with a first-time fix and right first-time approach
• Troubleshoot asset breakdowns and provide preventive maintenance services.
• Undertake PPMs as issued from the CAFM system and ensure they are closed out within the prescribed timescale.
• Undertake reactive maintenance activities within the prescribed timescale (as detailed by the CAFM work order) to ensure the rectification times are met, whether temporary or permanent rectification.
• Whilst carrying out the PPM activities, provide updates in relation to the condition for each asset to inform the forward maintenance budget but also assist any lifecycle decisions which need to be taken to specific assets across the sites.
• Brand ambassador working in partnership with our Client to ensure our tenants satisfaction.
• Adhering to all established site and business policy and procedures.

Essential

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• Proven background in delivering a range of Maintenance (Plumbing, Gas & Heating) Services in educational/commercial environments highly preferable.
• IT Literate, MS Office/competent across all applications.
• Two professional references required.

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.