Multi-Skilled Engineer

Job Reference: 1421

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Salary: £41,000 - £43,000 per annum

Location: Reading

Job Type: Technical/Engineering

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Multi Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias to take responsibility for the maintenance of a commercial site in Reading.

This is a single-person site, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work independently and manage the day-to-day maintenance of the building.

The role will involve carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical building services, ensuring essential building systems operate safely, efficiently and in line with relevant health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across electrical and mechanical building services, plant and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain building systems, responding to faults, alarms and maintenance issues.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with relevant statutory requirements and health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks and maintenance documentation.
• Assist with fault finding, inspections and ongoing improvements to building services.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of the site, ensuring the safe, efficient and smooth running of building operations.
• Work independently as the sole engineer on site, managing maintenance priorities and responding to issues as they arise.
• Identify and report any defects, risks or issues requiring further attention.

Requirements

• Relevant electrical qualification, ideally Level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role with a strong electrical bias.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building services, plant and equipment, with the ability to undertake basic mechanical maintenance.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs within a commercial building environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage all maintenance responsibilities on a single-person site.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and statutory compliance requirements.
• Right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

• £41,000 - £43,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Unlimited overtime opportunities.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day maintenance of a commercial site as the sole engineer.
• A varied role covering both electrical and mechanical building services.

If you have a multi-skilled maintenance background with a strong electrical bias and are looking for your next opportunity in Reading, this could be the role for you.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply today!