Manpower UK is recruiting a Maintenance Assistant for a prestigious college in Oxford city centre on a permanent contract, with a salary of up to £33,000 per annum. This hands-on position supports the day-to-day upkeep, repair and compliance of a large, busy estate. Duties include planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and general building tasks. The successful candidate will have previous building maintenance experience and be practical, reliable and customer-focused, with the flexibility to join an out-of-hours on-call rota. A full UK driving licence is essential. Applications close on 22nd November 2026. 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
- 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 andamp; Guilds, recognised apprenticeship, relevant trade qualification, or equivalent practical experience
- 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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