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Maintenance Operative

University of Oxford - Worcester College - Maintenance

Location: Oxford
Salary: £27,644 to £29,959 per annum. Grade 4.3 to 4.6
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 9th July 2025
Closes: 23rd July 2025

Contract: Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm 

The Maintenance Department at Worcester College is responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of all college owned buildings.

The primary purpose of this post is to ensure that the premises are maintained to a high standard. This will involve working closely with College Fellows, Students, Guests and a wide range of colleagues from within other departments e.g. Housekeeping. A ‘hands-on’ approach to complete a wide range of building repairs and maintenance.

This post is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working in the buildings industry and who takes a pro-active approach to customer service and has pride in their work.

The jobholder will be responsible for:

  • To carry out first line General Maintenance.
  • Complete general repair and maintenance tasks throughout the College Buildings and Pathways including painting walls, hanging doors and fitting skirting boards, repairing or rebuilding walls, fitting kitchens and bathrooms/tiling.
  • Working at high-level to clear and maintain gutters and complete other repairs, including harness work on roofs.
  • Use of ladders and use and erection of tower scaffolding.
  • Experience of maintenance or equivalent work in a professional or learning environment, and the ability to carry out maintenance tasks.
  • The ability to operate successfully as part of a team, but also to use own initiative as appropriate, when required, with a positive, reliable, willing and helpful attitude towards work and colleagues.
  • A working knowledge of or familiarity with current health and safety regulations.
  • Be part of the College’s out -of-hours on-call system. (Call out payments when required).

What we offer: 

  • 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Membership of the Oxford University Pension Scheme (OSPS)
  • Uniform provided
  • Generous training and development opportunities
  • Discounted bus pass scheme
  • Access to beautiful college gardens, grounds, and University sites, including the Botanic Garden and Arboretum 

Please also complete the EDI form by following the link attached: https://forms.office.com/e/AhFaJsBYFU

Closing date for applications: 23rd July 2025 at 12 noon.

Please note this role needs a basic DBS check completed prior to start

If you have not received communication from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application is not being progressed.

Worcester College is an equal opportunities employer

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