Electrical Engineer (Maintenance Engineer) in Reading

Electrical Engineer (Maintenance Engineer) in Reading

Reading Full-Time 35000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Roundhouse Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a vibrant university campus.
  • Company: Join a diverse university estate with a focus on stability and work-life balance.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 40 days holiday, a generous pension, and an annual on-call allowance.
  • Other info: Work a 36-hour week with opportunities for additional earnings through skill payments.
  • Why this job: Perfect for those seeking a structured role with excellent career security and work-life balance.
  • Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and strong fault-finding experience required.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (University Estate) £35,000 - £40,000+ OTE + 15% Employer Pension + 40 Days Holiday + 36-Hour Week + £2,700 On-Call Allowance + £600 Skill Payments

Looking for an Electrical Maintenance role within a diverse University Campus offering market-leading company benefits including enhanced pension (15%), excellent holiday entitlement (40 days) and salary enhancements? This is a permanent, in-house Senior Electrician position within a large University estate - offering predictable hours, structured workload, strong long-term security and additional earnings through skill payments and on-call.

With a 36-hour week, 39 days' leave and circa 15% employer pension contribution, this role is built around stability and work-life balance - not constant commercial site pressure.

  • Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across campus buildings
  • Carry out fault finding, testing and compliance works
  • Ensure statutory electrical compliance and safe systems of work
  • Join the on-call rota after initial period (£2,900 annual allowance)

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
  • Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience
  • 2391 Testing & Inspection (additional £600 payment if held)
  • JIB Gold Card (additional £600 payment if held)

This role suits a maintenance electrician seeking stability, structure and improved work-life balance over commercial site work.

  • 36-hour week (Monday-Friday)
  • 39 days total leave (including bank holidays & closure days)
  • Circa 15% employer pension contribution (USS scheme)
  • £2,700 annual on-call allowance
  • Structured overtime

Electrical Engineer (Maintenance Engineer) in Reading employer: Roundhouse Recruitment Limited

Join a prestigious University as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, where you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a generous 40 days of holiday, a competitive pension scheme, and a structured 36-hour work week, this role offers the perfect balance between work and personal life, making it an ideal environment for those seeking stability and meaningful employment.

Roundhouse Recruitment Limited

Contact Details:

Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Engineer (Maintenance Engineer) in Reading

Electrical Maintenance
Fault Finding
Testing and Inspection
Electrical Compliance
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Reactive Maintenance
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation