- Job Title: Plumbing and Heating / Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Location: Headington Campus, Oxford (with travel across all University sites and halls)
- Salary: £36,636, rising to £39,906 per annum
- Additional Earnings: On-call allowance (£140.62 pcm / £1,687.80 per year)
- Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
- Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a qualified plumber or mechanical engineer looking for a secure, local role with an exceptional work-life balance?
Skip the unpaid travel, the endless quoting, and the instability of site work. Join our close-knit, in-house Estates Mechanical Team at Oxford Brookes University. We value skilled tradespeople and understand that the quality of our beautiful campuses depends entirely on the quality of the people who maintain them.
What’s in it for you?
- Unbeatable Pension: A massive 19.2% employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Excellent Holiday Allowance: 25 days annual leave (rising with service), plus 8 Bank Holidays, PLUS around 5 additional University closure days over Christmas and bank holiday extensions.
- True Job Security: Stable, long-term employment within a highly supportive, respectful public sector environment.
- Local Work: Forget driving miles across the county. You will be based primarily at our Headington campus, looking after a diverse mix of academic buildings, student accommodation, and workshops.
- Perks & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free/discounted gym memberships, travel schemes, and retail discounts.
What you will be doing:
As a vital part of our maintenance team, you will keep our campuses safe, functional, and efficient by handling a mixture of reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and minor installation projects.
- HVAC & Plumbing: Maintain, fault-find, and repair complex commercial and domestic heating, ventilation, plumbing, and gas systems.
- Upgrades & Improvements: Support system upgrades, commercial refurbishments, and modern energy-efficiency projects.
- Safety & Compliance: Complete digital compliance records via mobile systems, ensuring all works meet gas, water, and health & safety regulations.
- On-Call Support: Take part in an emergency on-call week rota to support university emergencies and occasional weekend events.
What we are looking for:
- Qualifications: A recognized apprenticeship in Mechanical Services/Plumbing (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent), OR qualified through proven, significant trade experience.
- Gas Safe: Fully Gas Safe registered with a strong up-to-date knowledge of gas legislation.
- Experience: Strong background maintaining plumbing and mechanical systems within complex commercial or occupied domestic buildings.
- Key Attributes: Great communication skills, a "one-team" approach, and comfort working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Licence: A full UK driving licence is required.
- Compliance: A basic DBS check will be required prior to starting.
About Us:
Oxford Brookes University is a well-established, modern institution where our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fair treatment, equality, and creating a supportive space where you can develop your skills through ongoing paid training.
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now to submit your CV through the platform. To give yourself the best chance, please feel free to include a short personal statement or cover note explaining how your practical maintenance background matches what we are looking for.
If you would like an informal, confidential chat about the role or the team before applying, please reach out via the messaging option on this platform and I will set up a call with Julian Penzo (Mechanical Team Manager).
Pay: £36,636.00-£39,906.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
