Electrical Apprentice

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)

About The Role:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist qualified electricians with:
  • Electrical installations across domestic and public buildings
  • Maintenance, fault finding and repair works
• Support delivery of:
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
  • Reactive maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with:
  • BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Company and client procedures
• Maintain accurate records via CAFM systems
• Deliver high standards of customer care and professionalism when working in occupied premises
• Actively engage in both site-based and college training

Training & Development

• Attend NESCOL Training Centre, Aberdeen, on a block release basis
• Work towards a recognised qualification (e.g. SVQ in Electrical Installation)
• Develop practical competence under supervision of qualified electricians
• Progress in line with SJIB grading structure and requirements

Roles & Minimum Entry Requirements

School Leaver Apprentice Electrician

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Minimum National 5 (or equivalent) in:
  • Maths (essential)
  • English (essential)
  • Physics or Engineering Science (desirable)
• Strong interest in pursuing an electrical career
• Good work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely

Compliance & Industry Standards

All apprentices will operate in accordance with:

• SJIB terms, grading and apprenticeship framework
• SECCT / SELECT certification requirements
• BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
• Company policies and Aberdeenshire Council contract standards

Apprentices will be expected to:

• Adhere to safe systems of work at all times
• Develop competence in line with industry standards
• Demonstrate professional conduct and accountability

General Expectations

• Full commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme
• Compliance with company policies, including:
  • Health & Safety
  • PPE requirements
  • Confidentiality
• Willingness to work across multiple locations within the Aberdeenshire Council estate
• Positive contribution to team performance and service delivery

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.