Maintenance Engineer (Facilities)

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job platform is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Facilities) in Reading. This role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, with a salary of £40,000 PA. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential or commercial settings and relevant electrical qualifications. The role offers competitive salary and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a residential or commercial setting.
• Strong knowledge of statutory testing.
• Full UK driving licence to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across multiple sites.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and safety checks.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds electrical qualifications

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent

City & Guilds 2377 - Portable Appliance Testing

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Facilities) – Reading

£40,000 PA | 8:30am - 17:00pm | Monday to Friday | Permanent Position

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across multiple sites
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Conduct routine inspections and safety checks
• Support facility upgrades, refurbishments, and installations
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers when needed
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and management

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a residential or commercial setting
• IPAF and PASMA
• City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2365 / 2000 / 2330 / 2397 or equivalent EAL electrical qualification
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394 / 2395 or EAL equivalent
• City & Guilds 2377 - Portable Appliance Testing
• Clear DBS Check
• Strong knowledge of statutory testing
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Full UK driving licence (to travel between sites)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and potential overtime opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

If you’re a reliable, hands-on engineer who takes pride in keeping facilities safe, efficient, and operational—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.