Building Maintenance Technician – Oxfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Technician to support upkeep of Oxford-area buildings and facilities. The role involves inspections, routine repairs, and contributing to preventative maintenance under supervision.

You will report faults, assist with planned maintenance, and work with contractors as needed. The ideal candidate has practical building maintenance knowledge, good fault-finding ability, and a reliable, safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Previous building maintenance or facilities experience is desirable.
• Basic carpentry, decorating or plumbing skills would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with tools and maintenance equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Reliable and professional approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, fixtures and facilities for defects.
• Complete minor building repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules.
• Investigate and report faults.
• Undertake basic carpentry and decorating tasks where appropriate.
• Check doors, windows, fittings and furniture.
• Identify hazards and recommend appropriate action.
• Maintain records of repairs and inspections.
• Use hand tools and equipment safely.
• Support contractors and specialist maintenance teams.
• Follow health and safety requirements.
• Maintain tidy and safe working areas.
• Monitor maintenance materials and report shortages.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly.
• Escalate complex or specialist repairs appropriately.

Skills

Building maintenance

Facilities experience

Carpentry

Decorating

Plumbing

Health and safety

Fault-finding

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Right to work in the UK

Education

Trade or technical qualifications

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and practical Building Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep of buildings, fixtures and facilities in Oxford, Oxfordshire. This opportunity would suit someone with a background in property maintenance, building repairs or facilities services who can complete routine work and respond effectively to maintenance issues.

The successful candidate will undertake inspections, carry out minor repairs, assist with preventative maintenance and report faults requiring specialist attention.

Position Highlights

• Building Maintenance Technician opportunity.

• Practical building repair and maintenance duties.

• Involvement in inspections and preventative maintenance.

• Opportunity to apply a range of technical skills.

• Suitable for candidates with property or facilities experience.

Role Overview

As Building Maintenance Technician, you will help ensure buildings and facilities remain safe, functional and well maintained. Your duties will include investigating reported issues, carrying out repairs within your competence and monitoring the condition of building components and fixtures.

You will also support planned maintenance activities, record completed work and liaise with colleagues or contractors when specialist assistance is required. The ideal candidate will be organised, methodical and capable of working safely with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, fixtures and facilities for defects.

• Complete minor building repairs and maintenance.

• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules.

• Investigate and report faults.

• Undertake basic carpentry and decorating tasks where appropriate.

• Check doors, windows, fittings and furniture.

• Identify hazards and recommend appropriate action.

• Maintain records of repairs and inspections.

• Use hand tools and equipment safely.

• Support contractors and specialist maintenance teams.

• Follow health and safety requirements.

• Maintain tidy and safe working areas.

• Monitor maintenance materials and report shortages.

• Respond to maintenance requests promptly.

• Escalate complex or specialist repairs appropriately.

About the Organisation

The client is seeking a dependable technician to help maintain the condition and safety of its buildings. The successful candidate will support the effective operation of facilities through timely repairs and routine maintenance.

Experience and Skills

• Previous building maintenance or facilities experience is desirable.

• Practical knowledge of general repairs and building upkeep.

• Basic carpentry, decorating or plumbing skills would be beneficial.

• Familiarity with tools and maintenance equipment.

• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• Reliable and professional approach.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Relevant trade or technical qualifications would be advantageous.

• The right to work in the UK.