Maintenance Electrician (Days Based Role ​/ Work-Life Balance

Overview

Maintenance Electrician (Days Based Role / Work-Life Balance / Progression) – Reading – £35,236 - £39,608 + 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?

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. 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.

• Days-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

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.

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