Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Reading. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, collaborating with a skilled team, and participating in a call-out rota. Candidates should have electrical qualifications and experience in maintenance. This position offers a base salary of £42,000, overtime, and call-out payments, alongside benefits like a pension scheme and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Staff discount programmes

Ongoing training & clear progression routes

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Working on a newly built residential complex with modern systems and tech.
• Collaborating with a skilled engineering team to deliver top-tier FM services.
• Participating in a 1-in-3 call-out rota.
• Opportunity for overtime and further responsibilities as the site grows.

Skills

Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3)

Experience in commercial or residential maintenance environments

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Team player with a proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Reading (RG1 1NF)

Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week (early and late shifts)

Salary: £42,000 + overtime + call-out (1 in 3, £100 weekly retainer)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance
• Working on a newly built residential complex with modern systems and tech
• Collaborating with a skilled engineering team to deliver top-tier FM services
• Participating in a 1-in-3 call-out rota (£100/week retainer when on call)
• Opportunity for overtime and further responsibilities as the site grows

What You’ll Need

• Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3)
• Experience in commercial or residential maintenance environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• A team player with a proactive attitude

What You’ll Get in Return

• £42,000 base salary + overtime + on-call payments
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount programmes
• Ongoing training & clear progression routes

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