Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative at a leading university in Oxford. This role offers a salary of £25,331 per year and provides valuable apprenticeship experience in property maintenance. Join a dedicated team and develop essential skills while ensuring buildings are maintained safely and efficiently. No prior experience is necessary, but a proactive attitude and a passion for learning are key.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, evidence of GCSE passes required.
• Aptitude for skills taught during the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of building systems.
• Support routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance requests and perform basic repairs.

Skills

Customer Service

Proactive Attitude

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

The Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics at the University of Oxford, located at Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT, is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative. The role offers a salary of £25,331 per year and provides a valuable apprenticeship experience to develop skills in property maintenance, ensuring buildings are maintained safely and efficiently.

About the Role: You will start a new career in property maintenance, bringing a mature outlook, transferable skills, and a willingness to learn. You will join a team of Facilities Management professionals dedicated to providing excellent service to our managed buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, including cryo-storage facilities, laboratory equipment, compressed air, and general building services.
• Support routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to maintenance requests and perform basic repairs in office and laboratory environments.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and effectively, including in a workshop setting.

About the apprenticeship: The apprenticeship is conducted in partnership with Abingdon and Witney College at Bicester Construction Skill Centre. It includes Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed) and a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship, taking approximately 18-24 months to complete with support from the University and College. Training involves eleven weeks of block release at Bicester.

About you: We seek individuals passionate about learning, responsible, proactive, with a can-do attitude, and eager to embrace new challenges. No prior experience is necessary; evidence of passes at 9-3 or A*-D in GCSE Maths and English is required.

Requirements:

• Understanding of excellent customer service
• Aptitude for skills taught during the apprenticeship (via work experience, qualifications, or references)
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work in various conditions, including outdoor environments and confined spaces

What We Offer: Our apprentices benefit from a supportive environment, working alongside a dedicated team, and are supported by the central apprenticeship team. Opportunities include becoming an apprenticeship ambassador and joining a network of apprentices within the university. We value diversity and provide a range of benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays and closure days)
• Childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket loans
• Membership to social and sports clubs

Applications are submitted through the Government’s Find an Apprenticeship Service. Selection is based solely on how well you meet the criteria outlined above.