Senior Maintenance Electrician

University of Reading; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

SportsPark access

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

University of Reading is seeking a Senior Maintenance Electrician to join the Estates Campus Operations team. You will deliver reactive and planned electrical maintenance across campus properties, diagnose faults and implement safe, effective solutions while prioritising your own workload and keeping accurate CAFM records.

You will work a 36-hour week (Mon-Thu 8:00–16:00, Fri 8:00–15:45) with on-call rota coverage and generous standby allowances; sponsorship may be possible for SWR applicants; a

Qualifications

• Recognised time-served apprenticeship or equivalent with NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations to BS7671.
• Experienced in planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Extensive fault finding on complex electrical installations and safe working practices incl. isolation procedures.
• Good communicator with client-facing attitude and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive and preventive electrical maintenance across campus properties.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective repair solutions.
• Plan and prioritise your workload and maintain CAFM records.
• Work safely in line with current legislation and university procedures.

Skills

Apprenticeship + NVQ3

18th Edition BS7671

Planned & reactive maintenance

Fault finding on complex installs

Communication & customer care

On-call rota readiness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Senior Maintenance Electrician

Location: Whiteknights Campus

Salary: Grade 5 £31,861 - £36,320 per annum

Contractual hours: 36

Basis: Full time

Package: With generous stand by allowance approx. £4k plus £2.5k overtime payments for call outs. Further potential additional payments of £600 each (rising with normal pay awards) for City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection and JIB / ECSE Gold card.

Full-time, Permanent Contract

There is no fixed closing date for this vacancy. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified. The advert will close once all positions have been filled.

By reference to applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider SWR must ensure they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. Further information please visit UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Occupying three beautiful campuses, including Whiteknights, London Road and Greenlands, the University of Reading offers a unique “University within a Park” environment and an inspiring place to work.

With such a varied estate, there is never a dull day in the Estates Team. We support a diverse portfolio including academic and research buildings, residential accommodation, sports facilities and landscaped grounds.

We are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Senior Maintenance Electrician to join the Campus Operations team within Estates.

The role provides a reactive maintenance service supporting the University’s low-voltage electrical network and associated equipment across University-owned properties. You will undertake fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance activities, diagnosing electrical failures and implementing effective solutions.

Working as part of a customer-focused team, you will provide a professional and efficient service in line with University requirements and service standards. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your own workload, maintaining accurate records through CAFM system and carrying out all work safely in accordance with current legislation, safe systems of work and University procedures.

The role operates a 36-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.00pm, Friday 8.00am-3.45pm). Successful candidate will participate in University’s on-call rota providing a 24/7 service. Generous standby allowance and overtime payments apply whilst on call.

Key recruiting criteria:

• Recognised time-served apprenticeship or equivalent, together with relevant NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations to BS7671.
• Experienced and competent in all aspects of planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Extensive experience in fault finding on complex electrical installations and thorough knowledge of electrical safe working practices including isolation procedures.
• Good communicator with client-facing attitude and demonstrable customer care, who is flexible, well organised, able to project a professional image and demonstrate a proactive approach to work-related issues.
• Ability to participate in University’s maintenance call-out rota.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the above criteria.

Staff have opportunity to join pension scheme sponsored by the University, alongside a range of family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.

We have a strong commitment to health and well-being. Staff can benefit from discounted SportsPark membership, Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan and wellbeing initiatives. The University offers generous holiday entitlements including public holidays and paid closure days.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.