Multi Skilled Electrician

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.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
• Tool Allowance

For more information on this position please contact Max Brown, Electrical Qualifying Supervisor at Max.Brown@reading.gov.uk or call 07710 017 045

Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Setup: In person at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX