Job description
Are you a skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a rewarding and varied role? Join us and help maintain our essential powered maintenance equipment (including strimmers, mowers, chainsaws, breakers, and ride-on machinery), supporting the services that keep our community moving.
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.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Recognised qualification in mechanical or electrical maintenance (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)
• Proven track record in maintaining and repairing a wide range of powered tools and machinery
• Strong organisational and IT skills, particularly for database and stock management
• Full UK driving licence

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The role will be based at our depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX
As our Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the repair, servicing and maintenance of our extensive stock of powered equipment including mowers, strimmers, ride-on machines, and more. You’ll respond to equipment issues, manage our stock and database of tools and parts, and ensure safety and reliability across our machinery.
You’ll play a key part in improving equipment efficiencies, managing external contractors, and helping maintain a high-quality, safe working environment. There may also be occasional infrastructure repairs involving mechanical or welding work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults across a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment. You’ll carry out both preventative maintenance and urgent repairs to ensure minimal downtime and maximum reliability. Alongside this, you’ll manage the inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables, making sure stock levels support efficient maintenance operations.
You’ll also maintain accurate equipment and vibration monitoring records, liaising with manufacturers and contractors to ensure high standards and value for money. Sharing your technical knowledge will be key as you support apprentices and contribute to team development. A strong focus on health and safety is essential, with an expectation to maintain clean, secure, and compliant workspaces at all times.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Provide timely and effective responses to enquiries and complaints from managers, supervisors, and operatives.
• Manage and maintain an accurate tools and equipment database and associated service records.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to equipment faults and breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to high safety and performance standards.
• Monitor and maintain equipment vibration levels in compliance with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) regulations.
• Uphold strong health and safety practices, maintaining clean and secure workspaces.