Property Maintenance Engineer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Family leave scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle loan

Bus travel discount

Season ticket loan

Clubs & activities

Job summary

University of Oxford's Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) Repairs & Maintenance team is seeking a Property Maintenance Engineer specializing in carpentry and building fabric. You will repair, maintain, fault-find, and service fire doors across occupied buildings while prioritising safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work independently and with Estates colleagues, plan tasks, respond to urgent issues, and support apprentices.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 carpentry qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience working independently in occupied buildings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of building safety regulation.
• Experience supervising contractors and using maintenance systems like CAFM.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and respond to urgent issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks including fault-finding and fire door maintenance.
• Plan and prioritise tasks; respond to urgent issues and optimise building performance.
• Collaborate with Building Managers and sustainability colleagues to meet safety standards.
• Support apprentices and engage with capital project handovers.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for building maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Building fabric

Contractor supervision

Safety regulation knowledge

CAFM experience

Independent working

Education

Level 3 Carpentry qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

The Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) within Estates Services is responsible for the repair and maintenance of Oxford University's diverse estate. Our skilled, multidisciplinary team keeps everything running - from historic listed buildings to pioneering new facilities like the Life and Mind Building, and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, two landmark developments designed to shape the future of science, culture, and education on a global scale., As a Property Maintenance Engineer with a focus on carpentry and building fabric, you'll carry out a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks - from fault-finding to fire door maintenance - helping to preserve historic buildings and ensure modern facilities run smoothly. Working both independently and with colleagues across the Estates teams, you'll plan and prioritise tasks, respond to urgent issues, and help identify opportunities to improve building performance. You'll work closely with Building Managers and sustainability experts, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest safety standards. You'll also have the chance to support apprentices, engage with capital project teams during handovers, and contribute to long-term strategic planning for building maintenance.

• A Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ or Advanced City & Guilds or equivalent) in carpentry
• Experience working independently in occupied buildings
• Strong problem-solving skills and an understanding of building safety regulation
• Experience supervising contractors and using maintenance systems like CAFM

Join our dedicated DLO Repairs & Maintenance team at the University of Oxford and play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and enhancing a diverse estate of over 300 buildings. Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for eleven consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Become part of our extraordinary legacy.

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.