Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer

📍 Reading 💷 £40,000 - £43,000 + Van + On-Call Allowance 🚐 Company Van Provided 📞 1 in 5/6 On-Call Rota 🏛️ Government Contract

We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a prestigious government contract.

Based primarily at Reading Crown Court,

you will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of secure buildings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer looking for a long-term position with a stable contract and varied workload.

While

this is an electrical role, applicants should have some understanding of HVAC and mechanical systems, as building services plant forms a key part of the estate.

You will be expected to diagnose faults, understand plant operation and work alongside other disciplines when required.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Reactive electrical maintenance and fault finding

Electrical testing, inspection and remedial works

Repairs to lighting, power, distribution boards and electrical systems

Diagnosing HVAC and mechanical plant faults

Monitoring and maintaining building services systems

Completing compliance checks and maintenance documentation

Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with regulations

Participating in the on-call rota following probation

Requirements

Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (2365 or equivalent)

City & Guilds Part 1 & Part 2 qualifications also considered

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) - Essential

Experience within a facilities management or building services environment

Strong electrical fault-finding skills

Good understanding of HVAC and mechanical plant

Full UK Driving Licence

Must live within a commutable distance of Reading

Must be able to attend emergency call-outs within one hour

Location

Your primary site will be Reading Crown Court. Occasional travel may be required to other nearby sites including Slough, Staines and Oxford to provide operational cover when needed.

On-Call Package

1 in 5 / 1 in 6 rota

£125 standby payment per week

Time and a half for call-outs

Minimum 4-hour payment per call-out, even if the job takes less time

What's On Offer?

£40,000 - £43,000 basic salary depending on experience

Company van provided

Stable, long-term government contract

Training and development opportunities

Varied and interesting portfolio of buildings

Excellent overtime and on-call earnings potential