Maintenance Technician

Wolfson College, University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution seeks a multiskilled Maintenance Technician to ensure high service standards within a busy College environment. Key duties include painting and decorating, completing maintenance work, and assisting in various projects. The ideal candidate will have general maintenance skills and work well in a team. The role offers a competitive salary of around £28,578 annually, along with attractive benefits including a workplace pension and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Attractive workplace pension scheme

39 days annual leave

Free meals within allowance

Free parking

Pleasant working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to perform internal and external painting and decorating.
• Knowledge of general maintenance tasks.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete reactive and planned preventive maintenance work.
• Assist in minor works and larger projects.
• Participate in the call-out rota.

Skills

Ability to paint and decorate to a good standard

General maintenance knowledge and experience

Positive communication skills

Experience in education setting (advantage)

Job description

Wolfson College, University of Oxford, seeks to appoint a multiskilled Maintenance Technician, who will be working as part of our busy Maintenance Team to continue providing a high standard of service in a thriving College environment. This role is full time and permanent.

Responsibilities

• Internal and external painting and decorating of Wolfson College site and its properties.
• Day-to-day completion of reactive and planned preventive work.
• Compliance record keeping.
• Assisting in a range of duties related to minor works and some larger projects.
• Participating in the call-out rota.

Qualifications

• Ability to paint and decorate to a good standard.
• General maintenance knowledge and experience.
• Positive communication skills and ability to work in a small, busy team.
• Previous experience working within a maintenance department in an education setting is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

The starting salary for a full-time role (42 hours) is £28,578 per annum, which includes a basic salary of £26,848 per annum and the Oxford Weighting of £1,730 per annum. A call‑out allowance (currently £1,651 per annum) is paid in addition. Benefits include an attractive workplace pension scheme, 39 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, free meals within allowance, free parking and an opportunity to work in a pleasant natural environment.

About Wolfson College

Founded as a graduate college in 1966, Wolfson College is one of Oxford University’s largest and most international colleges, with an open, inclusive and responsive ethos. It is home to over 800 students from 75 countries and nearly 300 fellows. The College is located on the banks of the Cherwell River in north Oxford, with a campus of Grade 2 listed buildings and open parkland.

Application Information

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday, 2 February 2026. Interviews are planned for 12 and 13 February 2026.

Equality and Diversity

Wolfson College is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce, students and other members of the College.