Maintenance Assistant

Manpower is currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join a well-established and prestigious College in Oxford City Centre on a Permanent basis.

Salary Offered is £33000pa and expectations to be on call for out of hour duties on a rota basis.

Please note a Full UK Driving Licence is needed
Closing date for applications is 22nd November 2026

About the Role

This is a hands-on maintenance position supporting the day-to-day upkeep, repair and compliance of a large and busy estate. The successful candidate will carry out a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and general maintenance duties.

This role would suit someone with previous building maintenance experience who is practical, reliable, customer-focused and comfortable working in a varied environment where no two days are the same.
Please note: This is not purely a facilities inspection role. Alongside planned maintenance activities, the successful candidate must be willing to undertake less desirable tasks when required, including:

• Unblocking toilets
• Clearing and maintaining drains
• General reactive maintenance issues
• Manual handling and movement of furniture/equipment
• Routine water hygiene flushing checks (carried out every Wednesday alongside the wider maintenance team)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance works across the estate
• Complete routine compliance inspections including water hygiene, emergency lighting and fire safety checks
• Perform minor repairs and basic adaptation works to buildings, fixtures and equipment
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency issues
• Assist with furniture moves, equipment replacement and room set-ups as required
• Work closely with housekeeping and operational teams to maintain high standards throughout the estate
• Complete all maintenance records accurately using electronic systems and tablets
• Ensure workshops, stores and work areas remain safe, clean and organised
• Follow all health and safety procedures and safe working practices at all times

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in building services or general maintenance
• Proven practical experience carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Comfortable dealing with urgent and reactive maintenance issues
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Basic IT skills, including the use of tablets and maintenance systems
• Full UK driving licence with no endorsements
• Flexible approach and willingness to support a wider team

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds, recognised apprenticeship, relevant trade qualification, or equivalent practical experience

Desirable

• Trade qualifications in a maintenance discipline
• Broad knowledge of building maintenance and facilities management
• Experience carrying out compliance checks and planned preventative maintenance

If you're a practical, proactive maintenance professional looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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