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Reading, Oxfordshire - 45k - 50k Annual + 15% Pension + Salary Enhancements GBP Permanent Posted by: Roundhouse recruitment Posted: Thursday, 22 January 2026
 
 
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

Reading, Oxfordshire, UK
Manufacturing
45k - 50k Annual + 15% Pension + Salary Enhancements GBP
Roundhouse recruitment
Roundhouse recruitment
JS3060028094
22/01/2026 05:23:40
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