Property Maintenance Engineer

Are you a skilled Property Maintenance Engineer ready to help preserve Oxford University’s world-class buildings?

Join our dedicated DLO Repairs & Maintenance team at the University of Oxford and play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and enhancing a diverse estate of over 300 buildings.

Location: South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3UB
Salary: £34,982 – £40,855 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s top university for nine consecutive years. A unique blend of tradition and innovation, Oxford offers an inspiring environment to shape the future. You’ll contribute to world-leading research and join a diverse, inclusive community that supports your wellbeing, development, and ambitions. Become part of our extraordinary legacy.

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) within Estates Services maintains and repairs the University’s diverse estate. Our skilled, multidisciplinary team ensures smooth operation of everything from historic listed buildings to state-of-the-art facilities like the Life and Mind Building and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities — key projects shaping the future of science, culture, and education.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford gives you access to a wide range of benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with options to buy additional days.
• Generous family leave schemes: up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity/adoption leave and 12 weeks full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting options: cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

As a Property Maintenance Engineer specialising in carpentry and building fabric, you’ll carry out varied maintenance and repair tasks — from fault-finding to fire door servicing — helping preserve historic assets and maintain modern buildings.

You’ll work both independently and collaboratively across the Estates team, managing tasks, responding to urgent issues, and identifying ways to improve building performance. You’ll also liaise with Building Managers and sustainability teams to ensure work meets the highest safety and efficiency standards.

There will be opportunities to support apprentices, assist with project handovers, and contribute to long-term maintenance planning.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ or Advanced City & Guilds) in carpentry
• Experience working independently in occupied buildings
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of building safety regulations
• Experience supervising contractors and using systems such as CAFM

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 23 June 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 1 July 2025 (face-to-face)

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