Description
OCU Group is looking for an experienced Electrician / Wireman to join the team based in Glasgow, to work on our projects in Scotland.
Department: OCU Connect
Location: Glasgow
Compensation: £0 / year
Key Responsibilities
* Install, dress, terminate, and segregate cables for AC and DC systems including control, protection, instrumentation, power, and communication circuits.
* Wire control panels, protection panels, switchgear, inverters, auxiliary supply boards, and associated equipment to client and industry standards.
* Label, route, and secure wiring in accordance with electrical drawings, standards, and best practice.
Energy Infrastructure Equipment Work
* Support installation and integration of energy infrastructure such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, converters, protection and SCADA systems, UPS, PCS units, battery racks, metering devices, and auxiliary electrical systems.
* Assist in mechanical mounting, gland installation, cable containment, and termination activities.
Testing & Commissioning Support
* Perform continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, loop, and functional testing on LV and DC systems.
* Assist commissioning engineers during energization, control checks, interlock tests, protection checks, and system sign‑off.
* Interpret test readings and report deviations or faults promptly.
Fault Finding & Repairs
* Identify electrical faults using schematics, test equipment, and structured troubleshooting methods.
* Carry out repairs and remedial work to restore system performance across control, auxiliary, and communication circuits.
Health & Safety Compliance
* Adhere to all relevant electrical safety procedures, permits, lock‑out/tag‑out, and safe isolation requirements.
* Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
* Ensure correct use of PPE and compliance with industry legislation, standards, and local site rules.
Documentation & Reporting
* Maintain accurate installation records, cable schedules, red‑line mark‑ups, test results, inspection documents, and as‑built information.
* Report hazards, incidents, or near misses promptly and support investigations where required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Experience
* Vocational qualification in electrical installation, engineering, or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, 18th Edition, ECS Card).
* Experience working within the energy, utilities, industrial, or power sector preferred.
* Competence in panel wiring, cable termination, and LV/DC system installation.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
* Working knowledge of electrical standards and regulations (e.g., BS 7671, IEC standards, DNO/TO requirements).
* Competence in the use of electrical test equipment (multimeters, insulation resistance testers, etc.).
* Full UK driving licence desirable; willingness to travel and work on various sites.
Benefits
OCU Group is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing companies, delivering complex projects across power, utilities, water, and digital infrastructure. With sales growing five‑fold to £1.1 bn over the last five years, we are expanding both organically and through acquisitions, including recent growth in Australia and New Zealand.
For experienced professionals, OCU offers meaningful responsibility, the chance to influence delivery, and career progression in a business that invests in capability, autonomy, and high performance.
For those starting their careers, we provide structured routes through apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and training academies, with hands‑on experience on real projects and supportive mentors to help you learn and progress.
We value safety, integrity, collaboration, and doing things properly and we support people who want to make a tangible impact.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, we may ask candidates to complete an equal opportunity monitoring form. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in selection decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. This means we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long‑term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please contact us at recruitment@ocugroup.com.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.
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