Maintenance electrican

Overview

Maintenance Electrician (Days Based Role / Work-Life Balance / Progression)

Reading

£37,236 - £42,000 + Overtime + £2,536 Call Out + Amazing Pension + 42 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Great Work-Life Balance

Are you an experienced Electrician looking for a more structured, less pressured working environment where you can enjoy a better work-life balance without losing the hands‑on nature of your role?

Do you want to work Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, in a role where you can still use your technical skills but enjoy a better work-life balance, less stress and a more organised working environment?

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading education establishment with a large, varied and impressive estate, offering a completely different environment to traditional commercial or site‑based work. Spread across multiple campuses and specialist buildings, the work is varied and interesting, but without the constant pressure, unrealistic deadlines and profit‑driven culture that many electricians are looking to leave behind.

The organisation has built a strong reputation for looking after its staff, investing in training and creating genuine long‑term careers. This is the kind of role that suits an experienced electrician who wants stability, structure and a better quality of life, while still remaining hands‑on in a professional and highly respected environment.

You will be working across a broad estate of academic, commercial and specialist buildings, carrying out a mix of maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation work. The role also involves supporting the upkeep of key electrical systems, working with contractors and helping to maintain a safe, efficient and well‑run estate.

This role would suit a qualified electrician who wants to move into a more balanced and secure position, with variety in the work, a strong team around them and the chance to build a long‑term career in a high‑quality environment.

In return, you will benefit from a days‑based role working 8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday, alongside an outstanding package that includes 42 days holiday, an excellent pension, overtime, call‑out payments, funded training and clear progression opportunities. The wider team culture is collaborative and supportive, and there are real examples of people progressing within the estates function over time.

• Day‑based role working 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding and repair
• Working on power, lighting and associated electrical systems
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance and reactive works
• Electrical installation work across a varied estate
• Working across multiple campuses and buildings
• Using CAFM systems to record work and manage tasks
• Liaising with contractors and internal stakeholders
• Supporting apprentices and junior team members
• Taking part in the call‑out rota with additional earnings

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• AM2
• 18th Edition
• Experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding and installation
• Strong knowledge of safe working practices and compliance
• Full UK driving licence

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.