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Posted 02 August, 2026

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (University Estate)

Roundhouse Recruitment Limited
Reading, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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 developmentReadingAre 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 buildingsElectrical fault-finding, testing and compliance workEnsuring statutory electrical compliance and safe systems of workJoining the on-call rota following an initial periodMonday to Friday, 36-hour working weekThe Person:NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent18th Edition qualificationElectrical maintenance and fault-finding background2391 Testing and Inspection advantageousJIB Gold Card advantageousThe Benefits:42 days' total leaveOption to purchase an additional 10 days' leave£4,500 annual on-call allowanceProfessional development (access to professional qualifications wherever needed)Approximately 7% employer pension contribution through the USS scheme£600 for each recognised additional qualification, where applicableStructured overtimePermanent, in-house university positionApply today through Roundhouse Recruitment.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, BerkshireTPBN1_UKTJ