Maintenance Supervisor

About us:

The Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) undertakes discovery science to understand physiological processes at molecular, cellular, tissue, and systems levels. This work bridges fundamental science and translational medicine, connecting physical and life sciences.

We are committed to delivering innovative research and high-quality teaching, alongside fostering an inclusive, supportive working environment for all staff and students.

Overview of the role:

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Facilities team at DPAG. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong all-round building maintenance experience and proven supervisory ability.

You will lead a small team, ensuring reactive and planned maintenance tasks are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The role is key to maintaining a safe, fully operational environment for staff, students, and researchers. You will also support minor works and coordinate external contractors where required.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a small maintenance team, allocating work and monitoring performance
• Plan and coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities
• Carry out and oversee general building maintenance
• Diagnose faults and ensure timely resolution
• Monitor building systems
• Coordinate contractors and liaise with Estates Services
• Support minor refurbishment and improvement projects
• Maintain high standards of health and safety compliance
• Deliver a responsive, professional service to a wide range of stakeholders

Selection criteria: 

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. City & Guilds) in building/property maintenance or similar
• Proven experience in general building maintenance and fault finding
• Experience supervising a team
• Good knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices
• Understanding of UK health and safety legislation
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Competent IT skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a university, laboratory, healthcare, or similar environment
• Experience managing contractors and small projects
• Familiarity with facilities management systems (e.g. PLANON)
• Health and safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)

What we offer:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Childcare services and family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket loans

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV, a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria, and details of two referees as part of your online application.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 24th April.

We particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic roles at Oxford.

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Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk

DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:

We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.

DPAG and Sustainability:

DPAG supports sustainability initiatives including the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) and Green Impact, promoting energy efficiency, waste reduction, and biodiversity.

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