Maintenance Technician/Handy Person

Oxygen House; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Exeter is seeking a Maintenance Technician / Handy Person to join their team. The role involves tackling various maintenance tasks, managing repairs, and ensuring safety across commercial and residential buildings. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience and solid skills in general maintenance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and excellent benefits, including health and well-being support.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Access to an on-site gym

Complimentary food options

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in property maintenance across varied environments.
• Solid skills in general maintenance and basic plumbing.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical capability to handle manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Tackle general maintenance tasks like carpentry and painting.
• Handle plumbing jobs and support mechanical upkeep.
• Conduct preventative inspections for safety and compliance.
• Respond quickly to urgent maintenance issues.
• Assist with furniture and equipment moves.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

General maintenance skills

Plumbing

Health & safety knowledge

Ability to work independently

Job description

📍Location: Oxygen House, Exeter Business Park, EX1 3LH (on site)

✨Term: Full time or part-time, permanent

⏰Hours: Flex start and finish times - 40 hours per week

💷Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience - with additional remuneration for on-call duties and call outs

📅Closing date: 3 November at 9:00am

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a knack for fixing things and keeping spaces running smoothly? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician / Handy Person to join our friendly Built Environment and Property team at Oxygen House in Exeter. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this permanent role offers variety and the chance to make a real impact across a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential buildings.

From plumbing and mechanical maintenance to general repairs and improvement projects, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping our spaces safe, functional, and well-presented. You’ll respond to both planned and reactive maintenance needs, and participate in a shared on-call rota with additional pay for availability and callouts.

We’ll support you with full training, including specialist systems and access to accredited qualifications, so you can continue to grow your skills while doing what you do best.

What you’ll be doing:

• Tackling general maintenance tasks like carpentry, painting, and minor repairs.

• Handling plumbing jobs and supporting mechanical upkeep.

• Conducting preventative inspections to ensure safety and compliance.

• Responding quickly to urgent maintenance issues.

• Assisting with furniture and equipment moves.

• Contributing to small-scale upgrades and installations.

• Managing tools and supplies to keep everything running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who’s practical, proactive and takes pride in their work. You’ll need:

• At least 5 years’ experience in property maintenance across varied environments (office, residential, mixed-use).

• Solid skills in general maintenance and basic plumbing.

• A strong understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• The ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Physical capability to handle manual tasks and work in different conditions, including confined spaces and outdoors.

Benefits:

We offer more than just a job, we offer a supportive, forward-thinking environment with benefits that make a real difference:

🏡Family and Finance Benefits - Enhanced parental leave, Contributory pension (matched up to 5%), Group life assurance, Employee assistance programme

🩺Heath Benefits - Private medical insurance, Private dental insurance, Virtual GP, Eyecare vouchers, Flu Vaccinations

🌳Green Benefits - Green travel incentive, Cycle to work scheme, Electric car scheme and charging

🏖️ Annual Leave - 25 days’ holiday, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days

🧘Wellbeing - Access to an on-site gym and exercise classes

🥗Complimentary food - Planet-friendly meals provided daily with vegan and gluten-free options available

Apply now:

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Apply now and become part of a team that values your skills, supports your growth and makes work feel rewarding every day.

If you have any questions, require a different method of application, or there's any way we can support you in our recruitment process then please contact us – 📧 [e-mail]

Oxygen House is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

At Oxygen House Limited, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment where all individuals can thrive and make an impact.