Site Engineer (Electrical Bias)

About The Role

Shift Pattern: Varied, on a rota basis We are seeking a skilled and reliable Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our facilities team at the Birmingham SEA LIFE Centre. This is a hands‑on role responsible for maintaining a wide range of engineering systems across the site, ensuring the attraction operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards for both guest‑facing exhibits and back‑of‑house operations.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a variety of engineering systems. Respond promptly to breakdowns, faults, and reactive maintenance issues. Undertake repairs, installations, and minor project works within your skillset. Support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of new equipment and exhibits.

Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety legislation, company procedures, and industry standards. Work collaboratively with the wider Facilities, Technical, and Operations teams to support site performance. Maintain accurate records of work completed, inspections undertaken, and materials used. Participate in a shift rota, including weekends and occasional out‑of‑hours or emergency call‑outs.

Requirements

A recognised technical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in an engineering discipline such as Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or similar. Proven experience working in a commercial, industrial, or facilities environment is desirable. Ability to carry out fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repairs across multiple systems.

A strong understanding of health and safety best practice. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team. Good communication, organisation, and time‑management skills. Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends. Desirable Experience working in a leisure, hospitality, or visitor attraction environment.

Multi‑disciplinary engineering experience (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fabric). Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) or control 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) 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.