Multi Skilled Facilities Engineer / Electrical Bias

OCS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital learning

Retail discounts

Professional growth

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance technician to support hard services contracts in Glasgow. You’ll perform planned and reactive electrical work, coordinate with colleagues and contractors, and keep clients informed about progress and any site disruptions.

You’ll follow health and safety procedures, use CAFM to schedule tasks, and help with project planning. A recognised electrical apprenticeship and 18th Edition are required, along with a valid CSCS or electrical

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification including AM2
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Valid electrical grading card or CSCS
• Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Use CAFM system to schedule and track maintenance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure work meets site procedures and regulations.
• Own facilities issues on allocated sites and work with teams to resolve them.
• Follow health and safety, environmental and quality procedures and maintain ISO 9001:2015 records.
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are available for maintenance.
• Keep clients informed about progress and disruptions.
• Assist supervisor with project planning and suggest improvements to maintenance delivery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Asset management

Health and safety

IT systems

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

CSCS / electrical grading card

Full driving licence

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

About The Role

You’ll support your line manager in delivering OCS Hard Services contracts. You’ll carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, coordinate work with colleagues and specialist contractors, and keep clients informed about progress and any disruption to their sites.

You’ll support your line manager in delivering OCS Hard Services contracts. You’ll carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, coordinate work with colleagues and specialist contractors, and keep clients informed about progress and any disruption to their sites.

On-call and shift requirements

This role requires you to work the 13:30–22:00 back shift when you’re on call. You’ll take part in a rota that provides 24/7 emergency cover throughout the year. Overtime may be required to support the contract.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance in line with agreed schedules, specifications and quality standards.
• Use the CAFM system to schedule and track mechanical, electrical and building fabric maintenance and keep records up to date.
• Coordinate subcontractors and check that their work meets site procedures, contract requirements and applicable legislation.
• Take ownership of facilities issues on your allocated sites and work with maintenance, cleaning and grounds teams to resolve them.
• Follow site health and safety, environmental and quality procedures, and maintain records that demonstrate compliance with contract requirements and ISO 9001:2015.
• Make sure the tools, equipment and materials needed for maintenance are available.
• Keep clients informed about progress, service disruptions and outstanding work.
• Support your supervisor with project planning and suggest practical improvements to how maintenance is delivered.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in electrical maintenance or a similar hard facilities management role.
• An understanding of asset management and planned and reactive maintenance.
• A good working knowledge of health and safety, including risk assessments and COSHH.
• Confidence using IT systems to manage work and maintain accurate records.
• The ability to plan and prioritise jobs and communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and contractors.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and developing your technical skills.

Essential Qualifications

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 electrical installation qualification, including AM2 or equivalent.
• An 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• A valid electrical grading card, CSCS card or equivalent.
• A full driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

• City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations, or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely or a similar health and safety qualification.
• Experience working within formal quality, environmental or health and safety management systems.

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.