Maintenance Assistant

Manpower (United Kingdom); Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Assistant for a prestigious College in Oxford City Centre on a permanent basis. The role involves hands-on upkeep, repairs, and compliance of a large estate, with a mix of planned and reactive tasks.

You must be practical, reliable, customer-focused and comfortable in a varied environment. Salary offered is £33,000 per annum with expectations to be on call for out-of-hours duties on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services or general maintenance.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the estate.
• Complete routine compliance inspections including water hygiene, emergency lighting and fire safety checks.
• Perform minor repairs and basic adaptation works to buildings, fixtures and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency issues.
• Assist with furniture moves and room set-ups as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Health and safety

Customer service

Independent working

Flexible/reactive mindset

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds / trade qualification

Relevant trade qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Manpower is currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join a well‑established and prestigious College in Oxford City Centre on a Permanent basis.

Salary Offered is £33000pa and expectations to be on call for out of hour duties on a rota basis.

*Please note a Full UK Driving Licence is needed

*Closing date for applications is 22 nd November 2026

About the Role

This is a hands‑on maintenance position supporting the day‑to‑day upkeep, repair and compliance of a large and busy estate. The successful candidate will carry out a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and general maintenance duties. This role would suit someone with previous building maintenance experience who is practical, reliable, customer‑focused and comfortable working in a varied environment where no two days are the same.

Please note : This is not purely a facilities inspection role. Alongside planned maintenance activities, the successful candidate must be willing to undertake less desirable tasks when required, including:

• Unblocking toilets
• Clearing and maintaining drains
• General reactive maintenance issues
• Manual handling and movement of furniture/equipment
• Routine water hygiene flushing checks (carried out every Wednesday alongside the wider maintenance team)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance works across the estate
• Complete routine compliance inspections including water hygiene, emergency lighting and fire safety checks
• Perform minor repairs and basic adaptation works to buildings, fixtures and equipment
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency issues
• Assist with furniture moves, equipment replacement and room set‑ups as required
• Work closely with housekeeping and operational teams to maintain high standards throughout the estate
• Complete all maintenance records accurately using electronic systems and tablets
• Ensure workshops, stores and work areas remain safe, clean and organised
• Follow all health and safety procedures and safe working practices at all times

What We're Looking For

• Essential Previous experience in building services or general maintenance
• Proven practical experience carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Comfortable dealing with urgent and reactive maintenance issues
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Basic IT skills, including the use of tablets and maintenance systems
• Full UK driving licence with no endorsements
• Flexible approach and willingness to support a wider team

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds, recognised apprenticeship, relevant trade qualification, or equivalent practical experience
• Trade qualifications in a maintenance discipline (Desirable)
• Broad knowledge of building maintenance and facilities management (Desirable)
• Experience carrying out compliance checks and planned preventative maintenance (Desirable)