Maintenance Engineer (Candidate Pool)

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a dynamic role <strong>now or in the future</strong> where you can make a real impact? Join our multi-disciplinary team at the University of Oxford, where you'll work with experienced engineers, technicians, and apprentices to maintain and improve our facilities.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Please note that this job advert is to keep a candidate pool for Maintenance Engineers and not for any current or specific vacancy.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>As part of our Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), you&#8217;ll be responsible for monitoring and maintaining systems, performing both planned and reactive maintenance, and troubleshooting technical issues across our very large and diverse estate. You&#8217;ll collaborate closely with the wider estates team and sustainability experts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></div><br> <ul><br> <li>Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.</li><br> <li>Work independently and prioritize your workload to ensure safety-critical tasks are completed.</li><br> <li>Supervise contractors and support the upskilling of our mechanical team.</li><br> <li>Play a key role in energy-saving initiatives and system performance monitoring.</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>What We Offer:</strong></div><br> <ul><br> <li>You&#8217;ll be part of a vibrant and passionate team</li><br> <li>30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)</li><br> <li>Extensive personal and professional development opportunities</li><br> <li>Excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>Subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Supportive childcare services and generous family leave</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for:</strong></div><br> <ul><br> <li>NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline.</li><br> <li>Strong experience in maintaining mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, boilers, water systems).</li><br> <li>Excellent fault-finding skills and knowledge of control systems (TREND 963).</li><br> <li>Good Knowledge of British health and safety standards</li><br> <li>A team player with great communication and customer service skills.</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Covering letter / supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the job description</li><br> <li>Curriculum vitae (CV)</li><br> <li>Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful!</li><br> </ul><br> <div>If you&#8217;re ready to take on a new challenge, work flexibly, and be part of a supportive team that&#8217;s committed to excellence, we want to hear from you!</div> </div>