Multi Skilled Electrician


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£37,938 to £42,708 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 0QX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy solving problems, working independently, and making a real difference to people's homes and communities?

We're looking for a Multi Skilled Electrician to join our Property Services team, carrying out reactive repairs, electrical testing, rewiring and maintenance works across council-owned housing throughout Reading. You'll be part of a dedicated team helping ensure residents receive a safe, reliable and professional service every day.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:

Join a team whose work has a direct impact on residents and their homes. You’ll have the opportunity to use your skills across a varied workload, contribute to the quality of local housing and play an important role in delivering a reliable, professional property maintenance service.

The role will be based at our Depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX

The position is full-time Monday to Friday on site by 8:00am and leaving site at 4:00pm

You will be supplied a company vehicle for work use only, specialist tools and equipment, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.

As part of our Building Maintenance team, you will:

Carry out day-to-day electrical repairs, maintenance and complete rewiring in houses, flats and maisonettes.

Undertake electrical testing, planned works, major repairs and work in empty properties.

Diagnose faults, identify required materials and complete work safely and efficiently.

Work independently and alongside colleagues to deliver a high standard of service.

Treat residents and customers with courtesy, professionalism and respect, particularly when working in occupied homes.

Maintain accurate records, complete relevant paperwork and ensure work areas are left clean and safe.

Work in accordance with current legislation, electrical safety requirements and health and safety procedures.

Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

About You:

You’ll be an experienced, customer-focused electrician with a practical, flexible approach to maintenance and repairs. You’ll be confident managing your workload, working with minimal supervision and delivering quality work to agreed deadlines.

You will need:

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation inc AM2

City & Guilds 2391 in Inspection and Testing or equivalent

City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification

Demonstrable experience in electrical repairs, maintenance and complete rewiring.

Experience of refurbishment and general building repairs.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong communication and customer care skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and diplomatically.

Practical multi-skilled abilities, including core drilling, chasing brickwork, patch plastering, fitting immersion heaters, and testing and repairing storage heaters.

A full, current driving licence.

The ability to participate in the emergency call-out rota and attend emergencies within the agreed response time.

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