Maintenance Assistant

Daniel Owen; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Maintenance Assistant in Oxford to ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of critical mechanical systems. The role requires candidates to have relevant mechanical maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. This position involves working 40 hours per week, with some flexible hours based on operational needs. The ideal candidate should be proactive and customer-focused.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant mechanical maintenance role.
• City & Guilds in steam maintenance or BOAS certification required.
• Experience with industrial hot water systems and specialist pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring reliable operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Undertake maintenance of the building using appropriate trade skills.
• Integrate effectively with other trade staff for maintenance and repair.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or higher

Tools

Calorifiers

PHEs

Pipe fitting

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Posted : 11 / 03 / 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Assistant in Oxford. The role will assist in ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of critical mechanical systems across a busy environment.

The role will be carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and high standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Manager - Estates
• To undertake the maintenance of the building as directed by the PPM schedule and the management, using the appropriate trade skills required
• Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out maintenance / repair of M&E services plant and equipment across the site
• To integrate and communicate effectively with other trade staff such as engineers particularly for M&E maintenance, new and remedial works
• To carry out M&E works as required i.e. new works, refurbishment and capital works replacement programme
• Working 40 hours per week, from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work flexible hours to suit the operational needs of the site as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or approved equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience in a relevant mechanical maintenance role
• City & Guilds in steam maintenance or BOAS certification
• Experience with calorifiers, PHEs, pipe fitting, industrial hot water systems
• Knowledge of specialist pressure systems
• Familiarity with other trades is advantageous

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, a flexible and proactive mindset, the ability to work independently or collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and have a customer-focused attitude rooted in a commitment to service excellence.

About us :

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality, temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance and engineering companies.