Maintenance Manager; Electrical

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 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 Keywords Maintenance Manager, Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Building Services, Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Compliance, Health & Safety, Authorised Person, Duty Holder, HV, LV, BMS, Asset Management, University Maintenance, Reading Jobs, Electrical Engineering