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.
Days of Working: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 08:00am to 16:30pm
Position Overview:
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Building Services Engineering Apprentices at our client sites. This 4-year apprenticeship program will provide you with comprehensive training in the maintenance and repair of essential building services systems across our prestigious museum sites.
About the Role
Building Services Engineering is a specialist branch of engineering within the Facilities Management sector that makes buildings work effectively and efficiently. As an apprentice in this field, you will learn to plan and complete a variety of maintenance activities involving industrial and commercial building services engineering systems, including ventilation, heating, and water supply systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on building services systems
- Complete remedial and corrective repairs as required
- Monitor and manage plant and equipment operation using building and energy management systems
- Fault find, diagnose, repair, and maintain systems, components, and equipment
- Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues before they become major problems
- Maintain detailed records of work completed, including repairs and replacements
- Ensure compliance with current industry standards and regulations
- Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, site managers, and other trades on site
- Work collaboratively with our experienced engineering teams
Work Environment
You will work at one of our clients facilities, maintaining the complex building systems.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Enthusiasm for building services engineering and problem-solving
- Good communication skills for interacting with team members and site managers
- Detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality
- Willingness to learn about environmental regulations and industry standards
- English and mathematics qualifications in line with apprenticeship funding rules
Career Progression
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, potential career paths include:
- BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Controls Engineer
- Building Services Engineering Technician
- Building Services Engineering Senior Technician
- Building Services Engineering Site Management (degree)
What We Offer
- Structured training program developed in line with industry standards
- Hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals and expereinced engineering teams
- Opportunity to earn while you learn
- Support throughout your apprenticeship journey, including preparation for end-point assessment
- Clear path for career progression within the building services engineering field
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.
