Maintenance Electrician - Estates & Facilities (On-Call)

Reed; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with on-call pay

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Health and safety training

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Maintenance Electrician in Reading to join the Estates team. The role involves maintaining electrical systems across university-owned properties and supporting on-call duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship in electrical installation, 18th Edition certification, and strong fault-finding skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations to BS7671.
• Proven electrical maintenance experience with fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good time management.
• Strong IT skills, including CAFM systems.
• Excellent communication and customer care.
• 2391 is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on power and lighting systems across university properties.
• Inspect and test low voltage networks, fire alarms, and emergency lighting.
• Supervise routine maintenance tasks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment for fixtures and events.
• Coordinate with contractors and provide supervision to ensure quality.
• Record job details and risk assessments using CAFM/tools.
• Take part in on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Time management

Digital literacy

Customer facing

Handover/shift coordination

Education

Electrical Installation Apprenticeship

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Reed is seeking a Maintenance Electrician in Reading to join the Estates team. The role involves maintaining electrical systems across university-owned properties and supporting on-call duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship in electrical installation, 18th Edition certification, and strong fault-finding skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team in a dynamic campus environment.