Property Maintenance Engineer

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Maternity & adoption leave

Cycle loan

Discounted bus travel

Season ticket loans

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) within Estates Services is seeking a Property Maintenance Engineer with carpentry and building fabric expertise to repair, maintain and enhance an estate of over 300 buildings at South Parks Road, Oxford.

You will work both independently and with Estates teams, prioritising tasks, responding to urgent issues, and helping identify opportunities to improve building performance while upholding the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in carpentry or equivalent.
• Experience working independently in occupied buildings.
• Knowledge of building safety regulations.
• Experience supervising contractors and using maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair and maintenance tasks including carpentry and building fabric.
• Plan and prioritise tasks; respond to urgent issues.
• Support apprentices and collaborate with Estates teams.
• Contribute to long-term planning for building maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Independent work in occupied buildings

Building safety regulation

Problem solving

Contractor supervision

Education

Level 3 carpentry qualification

Tools

CAFM

Job description

Are you a skilled Property Maintenance Engineer ready to help in preserving Oxford University world class buildings?

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.

Location:South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3UB

Contract:Full Time, Permanent

About Us

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.

TheDirect 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.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 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.
• 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.

About the Role

As aProperty Maintenance Engineerwith a focus oncarpentry 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.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• 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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon onThursday 12 November 2026.

Interviews will take place onWednesday 25 November 2026, and will be held face‑to‑face.