Senior Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

Senior Maintenance Electrician (x2) – Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 9 January 2026 at 23:59 (GMT)
Interview & Practical Assessment: 19–20 January 2026
Location: University of Reading (multiple campuses)

About This Opportunity

The University of Reading is looking for two experienced Senior Maintenance Electricians to join our Campus Operations team within Estates. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across our three stunning campuses—Whiteknights, London Road, and Greenlands—each set within exceptional landscaped environments. Our Estates team is responsible not only for maintaining academic and research facilities, but also for caring for champion trees, a large lake, and extensive sports facilities. No two days are ever the same.

Visa Information

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Salary & Benefits

• Estimated package: ~£43.6k, including:
• Basic Grade 5 salary up to £35,000
• Average £2,750 on-call standby allowance
• Average £2,750 overtime payments
• Additional responsibility payments up to £2,500 (depending on qualifications, skills, or experience)

You will also benefit from:

• A 36-hour working week
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rota with generous allowances
• Membership options for a University-sponsored pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies and childcare support
• Access to discounted SportsPark membership, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Health Cash Plan
• Generous annual leave, including public holidays and University closure days

About the Role

As a Senior Maintenance Electrician, you will play a vital part in maintaining the University’s low-voltage electrical networks and associated systems. The role involves reactive and planned maintenance across a wide portfolio of buildings and facilities, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service at all times.

You will be responsible for:

• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults across varied and complex installations
• Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on LV electrical systems
• Providing timely, professional support in line with service level expectations
• Managing your own workload effectively and keeping the CAFM system updated
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with University procedures, legislation, and safe working practices

Who We’re Looking For

Please demonstrate clearly in your application how you meet the following criteria:

1. Recognised electrical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Maintenance, including C&G AM2 practical assessment

2. Strong experience across all aspects of electrical maintenance: planned, preventative, and reactive

3. Proven ability to fault-find on complex electrical installations

4. Thorough understanding of electrical safe working practices and relevant statutory requirements

5. Strong customer service skills with a confident, clear communication style

6. Flexible, professional, well organised, and proactive in approach

7. Willingness to participate in the Maintenance Team on-call rota

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through Jobtrain.
When completing the form, please ensure you:

• Address each key recruitment criterion
• Provide full details of relevant skills, qualifications, and experience
• Complete all sections in full

Contact Information

For queries about the role:
Arthur McCartney – Reactive Maintenance Manager
a.mccartney@reading.ac.uk

Alternative contact:
Guneet Bhatti – Interim Head of Reactive Maintenance
g.k.bhatti@reading.ac.uk

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The University of Reading is proud to champion equality and diversity. We support the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and the advancement of LGBT+ inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), we welcome applications for job-share, part-time roles, and flexible working arrangements wherever possible.