Maintenance Technician
Location: Marston Road, Oxford OX3 0EE
Salary: In the range of £28,437-£32,108 per annum
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, normal working hours will be 7.30am to 4.00pm but some flexibility will be required during busy periods (including evening and weekend call-outs)
The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd January 2026.
Applications are invited for this position of Maintenance Technician.
The Centre is seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic team player to support the day-to-day operations of the Centre’s Maintenance department.
The Maintenance Technician will be a key member of a small team and will work with the team on all aspects of maintenance of the Centre estate, plant and equipment.
Benefits
- 35 days leave per annum, including public holidays
- Enrolment into OSPS pension scheme
- Lunches provided during term time
- Onsite parking
Main duties
Maintenance:
- Work as part of the Maintenance team to ensure a high standard of site maintenance and safety.
- Carry out routine inspections of plant, machinery and equipment in the Centre, and bringing any problems to the attention of the Senior Maintenance Technician.
- Follow a planned maintenance programme to ensure the regular servicing of machinery and equipment.
- Follow a planned routine for checking and making repairs or adjustments to fixtures and fittings.
- Respond to reports of faults and deal with any maintenance problems within own capabilities.
- Clear gutters, drains, gullies and downpipes.
- Undertake emergency, reactive and proactive maintenance tasks at other Centre properties in Oxford.
- Report any maintenance faults requiring additional support.
- Assist contractors in completing diagnostic and remedial work, referring any issues to the Senior Maintenance Technician as appropriate.
- Maintain the fountains and water features within the Centre, ensuring that they function correctly and are kept clean.
Administration and Monitoring:
- Maintain Estates associated records and documents.
- Monitor the Centre’s Building Management System, ensuring any faults or issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Keep all plant rooms clean and tidy.
- Keep the workshop clean and tidy, and ensure that all tools are appropriately maintained and accounted for.
- Provide out of hours cover on a roster basis.
- Any other reasonable task as requested by the Senior Maintenance Technician or other senior member of staff.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:
- Ability to read, understand and work from drawings and technical specifications
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task to meet deadlines
- Proven attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal skills (English)
- Evidence of the ability to work well in a team
- Good computer skills (MS Office)
Desirable:
- Experience, ability and understanding of monitoring plant state and interpreting alarms
- Demonstrable knowledge of plumbing work
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of using power equipment, able to carry reasonable loads unassisted and work at height using ladders and tower scaffolding
- Demonstrable skillset in all aspects of building maintenance including fault-finding, diagnostic activities and remedial works
Desirable:
- Experience of working in a higher education environment
- Proven track record of carrying out plumbing installations and repairs
Qualifications
Essential:
- Relevant trade qualifications such as City and Guild, NVQ certificate or equivalent experience or having served an electrical, mechanical or plumbing apprenticeship
Desirable:
- PASMA
- IPAF
- First Aid at Work
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, please do not hesitate to apply.
