About The Role:
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
This role is ideal for a highly experienced electrician who enjoys a varied, hands-on position and possesses strong building fabric and maintenance skills to support the wider facilities management function.
We are looking for someone to provide a professional and efficient multi-skilled maintenance service on one site, ensuring all electrical systems, plant and equipment operate safely and effectively. The role is primarily electrically biased but also requires the post holder to undertake a wide range of general building fabric, handyman, and maintenance duties to support the effective operation and presentation of the facilities.
The successful candidate will possess strong electrical knowledge together with extensive practical experience in building fabric repairs and general maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance
- Carry out all PPMs
- Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on electrical installations, lighting systems, power distribution equipment, emergency lighting, and associated controls.
- Install, test, inspect and commission electrical equipment and systems.
- Ensure compliance with current electrical regulations, safe systems of work, and company procedures.
- Undertake electrical testing, fault finding and certification where authorised.
- Respond promptly to reactive electrical maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and documentation.
Building Fabric and General Maintenance
- Carry out general building fabric repairs including:
- Doors, locks, hinges and ironmongery.
- Ceilings and partitions.
- Flooring repairs.
- Painting and decorating touch-ups.
- Tiling and patch repairs.
- Basic carpentry and joinery works.
- Minor plumbing repairs.
- Furniture and fixture repairs and more!
- Conduct routine inspections, temperature checks of building fabric and identify defects.
- Complete minor refurbishment and improvement works as required.
- Support office moves, installations and workplace modifications.
- Assist on project works
- Carry out weekly fire alarm testing
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Comply with all Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
- Prepare permits to work for contractors, supervise contractors and work in accordance with safe systems of work.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Report hazards, accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
- Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Customer Service
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, occupants and stakeholders.
- Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism at all times.
- Ensure maintenance works are completed with minimal disruption to building users.
- Communicate effectively regarding maintenance activities, progress and completion.
General Duties
- Participate in call-out and emergency response arrangements where required.
- Support other members of the Facilities Services team.
- Contractor supervision when necessary.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and experience.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
- Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
Desirable Qualifications
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing.
- IPAF Licence.
- PASMA Certification.
- First Aid at Work.
- Health & Safety Qualification (IOSH or equivalent).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Legionella training
Essential Experience
- Significant experience working as an Electrician within a office/commercial building services environment.
- Proven experience carrying out maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
- Extensive practical experience in building fabric maintenance and handyman works.
- Experience working within planned and reactive maintenance environments.
- Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems.
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good knowledge of electrical regulations and building services systems.
- Competent in a broad range of building fabric maintenance tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Completion of planned maintenance activities within agreed timescales.
- Response and resolution of reactive maintenance tasks.
- Electrical compliance and statutory maintenance adherence.
- Customer satisfaction levels.
- Quality and standard of workmanship.
- Health & Safety compliance.
- Reduction in repeat faults and maintenance call-backs.
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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