Maintenance Operative

Education First; Oxford; On-site; GBP 331,000 - 496,000; Part time

Job summary

EF Education First is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Operative to join our facilities team on the Headington campus in Oxford. This on-site role is part-time (Saturdays & Sundays plus Friday PM) totaling 20 hours per week, with a 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM schedule.

Start as soon as possible. You'll handle general maintenance and repairs, furniture assembly and moving, liaise with contractors on building issues, assist with maintenance supplies, and help update work lists to support proactive site

Qualifications

• Good English communication and customer-facing experience.
• Flexible approach and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a lone-working environment.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment.
• Clean background check.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repairs.
• Furniture assembly and moving.
• Liaising with contractors regarding building issues.
• Assisting with management of maintenance supplies.
• Updating work lists and taking a proactive approach to site management.

Skills

English communication

Customer-facing experience

Teamwork

Independent working

Time management

Organised

Safeguarding awareness

Right to work in UK

Background check clean

Job description

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (On-site)

• EF Language Abroad
• Entry‑Level
• Operations

EF Oxfordis seeking an enthusiastic all‑rounder to join our facilities team as Weekend Maintenance Operative, working at our large international campus in Headington.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual who can work both independently and as part of a team.

• Part‑time – Saturdays & Sundays + Friday PM (20 hours total)
• 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM

Start as soon as possible

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

At EF Education First, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Your Role

• General maintenance & repairs
• Furniture assembly & moving
• Dealing with contractors regarding building issues
• Assisting with the management of maintenance supplies
• Updating work lists & taking a proactive approach to site management

Requirements

• Good English communication skills and customer‑facing experience
• Flexible approach & teamwork skills
• The ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a lone‑working environment
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment
• Clean background check

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with EF

• International environment with diverse students and staff
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required.Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.