Job Description

The role
Working across our University estates and reporting to the Mechanical Team Supervisor, you will be part of the Mechanical Services Technicians team, who are responsible for reactive, planned and preventative maintenance in our residential and academic buildings, doing jobs that meet the needs of the whole University.
This is a full-time vacancy which is 37 hours (typically Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, and 8am to 4pm on Fridays) with an on-call rota allowance.
A basic DBS check will be required.
What will I be doing?

• Reactive, planned and preventative maintenance work, including systems checks, on heating and ventilation systems and equipment, across the University's estate in compliance with current HVAC, water regulation and gas safety regulations.
• Installing new and adapting existing installations when required.
• Systems fault finding and reporting back to the Mechanical Team Supervisor.
• To provide guidance, coaching and on the job training to handypersons and other discipline technicians/apprentices when co-working.
• Complying with all relevant health and safety legislation and procedures, and reporting any potentially unsafe working methods, installations or equipment to supervision/management as appropriate.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical services maintenance, for example one of City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3, Domestic Gas
• Fully Gas Safe qualified and Conversant with the Gas Regulations Act. Gas Safe member, qualified and competent in domestic or commercial gas appliances
• Good prioritisation and time management skills
• Comfortable at working on your own initiative and at the same time effectively as part of a team
• Full driving licence with the ability to be insured for our vehicles.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Julian Penzo - Mechanical Services Manager ( / 07788 135156 ) so that arrangements can be made to hold a telephone or video call.
Benefits
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 33 days holiday, rising with your service, including the 8 Bank Holidays plus additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year) on top.
We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.
Ongoing training will be provided, to keep you up to date with the latest regulation or to teach you new areas of expertise. This is not limited to technical training, there will be real opportunities to develop.
We prioritise the well-being of our employees-both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.
As a result of the immigration changes that came into effect from 22 July 2025 this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don't currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.
36,636 rising annually to 39,906 plus on call allowance of 140.62 per month

Skills Required