University Maintenance Manager Electrical

  • Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Jan 22, 2026
Full time Distribution-Shipping Warehouse

Job Description

Maintenance Manager (Electrical)

£45,000 - £50,000 OTE

15% Employer Pension (USS) Up to 42 Days' Holiday 35-Hour Week On-Call Allowance

In-House University Role Monday-Friday Outstanding Benefits

Maintenance Manager (Electrical) looking for real work-life balance and market leading company benefits?

This is a rare in-house leadership role within a large, diverse university estate - offering long-term stability, exceptional benefits and a genuinely supportive working environment.

With a 35-hour week, industry-leading pension and huge holiday allowance, this role is designed for managers who want career longevity, balance and respect - not burnout.

You'll take ownership of an established electrical team, shaping standards, supporting engineers and leading from the front in a professional, people-first environment.

The Role

Lead an in-house electrical maintenance team

Oversee planned & reactive maintenance delivery

Drive H&S compliance, audits and standards

Deliver toolbox talks and support engineer development

Manage PPM schedules and reactive priorities

Act as senior technical point of contact

Office-based leadership with site presence as required

About You

Qualified electrical background

Experience managing or supervising maintenance teams

Confident leading people and driving performance

Strong communicator with a supportive leadership style

Comfortable in a professional stakeholder environment

Why This Role Stands Out

Work-Life Balance

35-hour working week

Monday-Friday only

No constant call-outs or unsociable hours

Holiday

32 days standard

Buy up to 10 extra (up to 42 total)

Enhanced Earnings

£3,800 on-call allowance (1 in 6 rota)

Duty Holder / AP uplifts

Outstanding Pension

15% employer contribution (USS)

Total contribution over 20%

Stability & Development

Fully in-house team

Funded training & qualifications

Long-term leadership progression