Electrical Maintenance Engineer; University Estate
Job in
Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
Roundhouse recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (University Campus)
£35,000 - £45,000 (£50,000 OTE) + Up to 52 Days' Leave + 36-Hour Week + £4,500 On-Call Allowance + Skill Payments + Professional Qualification development
Reading
Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer or similar looking for a stable permanent position offering excellent work-life balance with 42 days leave, long-term security and additional earnings including a £4500 annual on-call bonus?
This is an opportunity to join a large university estate, carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a diverse range of campus buildings.
You will receive a 36-hour working week, 42 days' total leave with the option to purchase an additional 10 days, an employer pension contribution of approximately 7% and further earnings through on-call, overtime and recognised qualifications. The university have access to qualification courses where you can upskill yourself in many areas.
The Role:
Planned and reactive electrical maintenance across campus buildings
Electrical fault-finding, testing and compliance work
Ensuring statutory electrical compliance and safe systems of work
Joining the on-call rota following an initial period
Monday to Friday, 36-hour working week
The Person :
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
18th Edition qualification
Electrical maintenance and fault-finding background
2391 Testing and Inspection advantageous
JIB Gold Card advantageous
The Benefits:
42 days' total leave
Option to purchase an additional 10 days' leave
£4,500 annual on-call allowance
Professional development (access to professional qualifications wherever needed)
Approximately 7% employer pension contribution through the USS scheme
£600 for each recognised additional qualification, where applicable
Structured overtime
Permanent, in-house university position
Apply today through Roundhouse Recruitment.
3 Electrical Installation, 2391 Testing and Inspection, JIB Gold Card, Electrical Fault Finding, Planned Preventative Maintenance, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, Electrical Compliance, Reading, Berkshire
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