Shift Technician

About The Role

Join OCS as a Shift Technician, supporting our contract with a leading broadcasting and media organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, professional environment, helping to maintain the facilities and building systems that keep a major broadcasting operation running smoothly.

You’ll play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building fabric systems, ensuring the site remains safe, compliant and operational. Working alongside an experienced facilities team, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, take ownership of maintenance activities and contribute to the high standards of service OCS delivers to its client.

At OCS, we recognise that our people are central to our success. We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on technician who takes pride in their work, works well within a team and is committed to delivering a reliable, high-quality service.

If you’re looking for a role where your technical skills make a real difference in a dynamic environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building fabric systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders within agreed contractual timescales, meeting required service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Complete service sheets, maintenance records and site compliance logbooks accurately and promptly.
• Monitor contractors and the quality of their workmanship, ensuring all activities meet required safety and quality standards.
• Support the Site Supervisor in coordinating facilities services, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standard.
• Identify faults, carry out repairs and escalate issues where specialist support is required.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the contract through effective maintenance, sound decision-making and a customer-focused approach.
• Participate in the site call-out rota, responding to client requirements as necessary.
• Comply with all OCS health, safety, environmental and site-specific procedures.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services, supported by relevant maintenance experience.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements, including the preparation and implementation of safety documentation and procedures.
• CSCS card or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Understanding of First Aid requirements.
• Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high standards of service.

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)

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

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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