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Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Salary: £40000 - £43000 per annum
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - South East
- Town/City: Reading, Berkshire
- Posted: 08/10/2026
- Reference: Readingelectrical_1791461641
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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
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