Mechanical Services Technician

Working across our University estates and reporting to the Mechanical Team Supervisor, you will be part of the Mechanical Services Technicians team, who are responsible for reactive, planned and preventative maintenance in our residential and academic buildings, doing jobs that meet the needs of the whole University.

This a full-time vacancy which is 37 hours (typically Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, and 8am to 4pm on Fridays) with an on-call rota allowance.

A basic DBS check will be required.

What will I be doing?  

• Reactive, planned and preventative maintenance work, including systems checks, on heating and ventilation systems and equipment, across the University’s estate in compliance with current HVAC, water regulation and gas safety regulations
• Installing new and adapting existing installations when required
• Systems fault finding and reporting back to the Mechanical Team Supervisor
• To provide guidance, coaching and on the job training to handypersons and other discipline technicians/apprentices when co-working
• Complying with all relevant health and safety legislation and procedures, and reporting any potentially unsafe working methods, installations or equipment to supervision/management as appropriate.

What skills and qualifications do I need?  

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical services maintenance, for example one of City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3, Domestic Gas
• Fully Gas Safe qualified and Conversant with the Gas Regulations Act. Gas Safe member, qualified and competent in domestic or commercial gas appliances
• Good prioritisation and time management skills
• Comfortable at working on your own initiative and at the same time effectively as part of a team
• Full driving licence with the ability to be insured for our vehicles.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Julian Penzo - Mechanical Services Manager (jpenzo@brookes.ac.uk / 07788 135156 ) so that arrangements can be made to hold a telephone or video call.

Benefits 

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 33 days holiday, rising with your service, including the 8 Bank Holidays plus additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year) on top.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

Ongoing training will be provided, to keep you up to date with the latest regulation or to teach you new areas of expertise. This is not limited to technical training, there will be real opportunities to develop.

We prioritise the well-being of our employees—both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities
• Brookes on-site Nursery.
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles)
• Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instil a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

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