Property Maintenance Engineer – Carpentry & Building Fabric

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

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.