Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer

Manpower UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in Oxford city centre is seeking a permanent Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer to maintain the college estate. You will deliver mechanical, plumbing and general maintenance, keeping buildings and plant safe, compliant and well maintained.

You will perform planned, preventative and reactive work under the Maintenance Operations Manager, maintain accurate records, and support effective site operations.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Experience in mechanical, plumbing and general building services maintenance.
• Ability to work safely and comply with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical services maintenance across the College estate, including reactive, planned, and preventative work on plumbing systems, water supply, drainage, heating systems, boilers, radiators, and related plant and equipment.
• Carry out plumbing installations, repairs, and replacements, including pipework, taps, valves, sanitaryware, heating components, and related fittings.
• Test and inspect plumbing and heating systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and College policies.
• Assist the Maintenance Operations Manager in planning, prioritising, and coordinating mechanical maintenance activity.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard, in line with health and safety legislation and risk assessments.
• Provide out-of-hours support for College events and conferences when required.
• Carry out routine repairs and general maintenance on building services and equipment across the estate.
• Maintain accurate records, complete required documentation, and support efficient site operations.

Skills

Full driving licence

Job description

This permanent Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer position with Manpower UK supports an established college in Oxford city centre, offering a salary of up to £43,500 per annum. The full-time postholder delivers high-quality mechanical, plumbing and general maintenance across the College estate, keeping buildings, utilities, plant and equipment safe, operational, compliant and well maintained. Duties include planned, preventative and reactive work under the Maintenance Operations Manager, alongside accurate record-keeping and support for effective site operation. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and be willing to join an out-of-hours call-out rota. Strong technical aptitude, problem-solving ability and a methodical approach to compliance are essential. Applications close on 18th November 2026. Manpower Recruitment are working with an established college, in Oxford City Centre and looking for a Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent role, with the salary offered £43500pa, with expectation of out of hour call outs, on a rota basis.

• Please note a Full Driving Licence is needed
• Closing dates for applications is 18th November 2026

Overall Objective

To deliver high-quality mechanical, plumbing, and general maintenance services across the College estate, ensuring that buildings, utilities, plant, and equipment remain safe, operational, compliant, and well maintained. The postholder will carry out planned, preventative, and reactive work under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Manager, maintaining accurate records and supporting the effective operation of College facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical and Plumbing Services Undertake mechanical services maintenance across the College estate, including reactive, planned, and preventative work on plumbing systems, water supply, drainage, heating systems, boilers, radiators, and associated plant and equipment.
• Carry out plumbing installations, repairs, and replacements, including pipework, taps, valves, sanitaryware, heating components, and related fittings.
• Test and inspect plumbing and heating systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, College policies, and relevant industry standards.
• Assist the Maintenance Operations Manager in planning, prioritising, and coordinating mechanical maintenance activity in line with departmental objectives and service level agreements.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, to a high standard, and in accordance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Provide plumbing-related operational support for out-of-hours College events and conferences, as required.
• Repairs and General Maintenance Undertake basic adaptations, repairs, and preventative maintenance on building services and equipment across the College estate, working without constant supervision.
• Carry out regular planned preventative maintenance inspections, including water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire safety, and other statutory or departmental checks.
• Complete minor and medium-scale repairs, including the removal, installation, and repair of furniture, fittings, doors, windows, and other building elements.
• Undertake plumbing and general building work, including fabrication, repair, and finishing tasks, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Provide a professional, approachable, and customer-focused service to students, staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Maintain safe, tidy, and compliant working practices at all times.
• Keep workshops and stores organised and support the management of materials, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and procedures; report unsafe practices, installations, or equipment promptly to supervision or management.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly, including work requests, PPM records, stores requisitions, timesheets, and statutory compliance paperwork.
• Participate in the Maintenance Department on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required.
• Attend training and development activities to maintain and update technical, safety, and regulatory knowledge.
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, supporting a collaborative,