Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The Roundhouse

Usk

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

42 days leave
£4,500 on-call allowance
Pension contribution
Professional development
Structured overtime
Permanent university position

Job summary

The Roundhouse is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a university campus role. The position offers a 36-hour week, with 42 days of leave and a £4,500 annual on-call allowance, plus opportunities for professional qualifications and development.

You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and compliance work across diverse campus buildings, with a focus on safety and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
  • 18th Edition qualification.
  • 2391 Testing and Inspection advantageous.
  • JIB Gold Card advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical maintenance
Fault finding
Electrical testing

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
18th Edition
2391 Testing and Inspection
JIB Gold Card

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Slough, Gwent, GB, NP15 1

Available From: 2026-09-21T00:58:27

Application Closes: 2026-10-20T03:10:46.253

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (University Campus) £35,000 - £45,000 (OTE) + Up to 52 Days' Leave + 36-Hour Week + £4,500 On-Call Allowance + Skill Payments + Professional Qualification development

Reading

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?

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 has access to qualification courses where you can upskill yourself in many areas.

The Role:
  • Planned and reactive electrical maintenance across campus buildings
  • Electrical fault-finding, testing and compliance work
  • Ensuring statutory electrical compliance and safe systems of work
  • Joining the on-call rota following an initial period
  • Monday to Friday, 36-hour working week
The Person:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
  • 18th Edition qualification
  • Electrical maintenance and fault-finding background
  • 2391 Testing and Inspection advantageous
  • JIB Gold Card advantageous
The Benefits:
  • 42 days' total leave
  • Option to purchase an additional 10 days' leave
  • £4,500 annual on-call allowance
  • Professional development (access to professional qualifications wherever needed)
  • Approximately 7% employer pension contribution through the USS scheme
  • £600 for each recognised additional qualification, where applicable
  • Structured overtime
  • Permanent, in-house university position
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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