Senior Maintenance Electrician

Salary

Grade 5 £31,861 - £36,320 per annum

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full time

Region

South

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.

Job category/type

• Ancillary and Operational Support
• Date posted
• 19/10/2026
• Job reference

SRF53833

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.

Informal contact details

Name: Paul Smith

Job Title: Reactive Maintenance Manager

Email: [email protected]

Name: Guneet Bhatti

Job Title: Head of Reactive Maintenance

Email: [email protected]

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.