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Posted 25 July, 2026

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (University Estate)

Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd
Reading, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer (University Campus)

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£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

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Reading

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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?

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This is an opportunity to join a large university estate, carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a diverse range of campus buildings.

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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.

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The Role:

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  • Planned and reactive electrical maintenance across campus buildings
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  • Electrical fault-finding, testing and compliance work
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  • Ensuring statutory electrical compliance and safe systems of work
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  • Joining the on-call rota following an initial period
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  • Monday to Friday, 36-hour working week
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The Person:

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  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
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  • 18th Edition qualification
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  • Electrical maintenance and fault-finding background
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  • 2391 Testing and Inspection advantageous
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  • JIB Gold Card advantageous
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The Benefits:

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  • 42 days' total leave
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  • Option to purchase an additional 10 days' leave
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  • £4,500 annual on-call allowance
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  • Professional development (access to professional qualifications wherever needed)
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  • Approximately 7% employer pension contribution through the USS scheme
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  • £600 for each recognised additional qualification, where applicable
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  • Structured overtime
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  • Permanent, in-house university position
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Apply today through Roundhouse Recruitment.

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Keywords: Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Senior Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Estates Electrician, University Electrician, Facilities Electrician, 18th Edition, NVQ Level 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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