General Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (General Builder) – Univerity of Reading

Salary: £28,000-£31,000 plus £2,700 call‑out rota, £600 skill uplifts and overtime. Work 36 hours per week, 39 days holiday. Location: Reading.

Looking for a stable, site‑based role with a 36‑hour week, 39 days holiday and lots of overtime opportunities to boost earnings on a beautiful University Estate.

The Role

• Road, pathway and paving repairs
• Brickwork, blockwork and small concrete repairs
• Drainage repairs, unblocking and minor excavation work
• Roofing, guttering, lead flashing and chimney repairs
• Door repairs, ironmongery, shelving, signage and general carpentry
• Basic plumbing repairs to sanitary ware, toilets, sinks and pipework
• Installing wooden or concrete ramps and handrails
• General building fabric repairs across occupied campus buildings
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Logging work, risk assessments and updates via CAFM system

Hours, Overtime & Call-Out

• 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Paid overtime available
• Call‑out rota approx. 1 weekend in every 4‑5
• £2,700 annual call‑out rota payment
• Standby: £38.20 weekday / £70.20 weekend or bank holiday
• Attendance: approx. £15 per hour (minimum 2 hours per call‑out)

Salary Enhancements

• £600 per year uplifts available for additional skills:
• Lead roofing / flashing
• Sarnafil roofing systems
• Plaster patching / making good

The Person

• General Builder, Multi‑Trade Operative or Building Fabric Technician
• Strong background in brickwork, drainage, roofing or external works
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or time‑served equivalent
• Able to work independently and manage varied repair work
• Professional, reliable and customer‑facing
• Full UK driving licence

Why This Role / Package

• 36‑hour working week (shorter than standard)
• 39 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• £2,700 annual call‑out rota payment
• Permanent, in‑house position
• Stable Monday‑Friday working pattern
• Paid overtime and structured standby payments
• Skill‑based salary increases available
• Long‑term job security within a large estate

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