Works & Maintenance Technician

Manpower Recruitment are working with an Established College in Oxford City Centre, who require a Full Time Works & Maintenance Technician
The Salary is £26,023 to £28,309 per annum (depending on experience), working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 08.00 am to 4.00 pm, with no additional call outs.

A Full UK Driving licence would be needed for this role
Overview of the Role
The College invites applications for the position of Works & Maintenance Technician and is looking for a motivated and talented person to join our small team.
The purpose of the job is to carry out, under the direction of the Buildings & Facilities manager and the Works & Maintenance supervisor, reactive, planned and regulatory maintenance and repairs on College buildings, in addition to ensuring utilities, plant, machinery and equipment are also correctly maintained.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Carry out emergency repairs such as domestic plumbing, changing light bulbs, lock issues, minor furniture repairs, and a wide range of basic general repairs and general maintenance work to all College buildings; this is in accordance with the College fault reporting system.
• Implement planned and regulatory maintenance on college buildings such as fire door checks, fire call point testing, emergency light testing, water regime testing & meter readings.
• Complete small project works such as decorating, carpentry, tiling and any other finishing trades.
• Update the maintenance register of risk assessments, COSHH paperwork, emergency light tests, fire control and any other regulatory or planned works.
• Ensure that chemicals are safely stored, and their use properly recorded.
• Identify and quantify materials required for maintenance tasks and collect materials from merchants if required using College vehicle.
• Undertake the necessary training and attend refresher courses as and when required to be able to fulfil the duties of the post.
• Draw future maintenance requirements to the attention of the Site Manager and the Works & Maintenance Supervisor.
• Work with and assist other members of the department, in carrying out day-to-day general maintenance work
• Adhere to the College's Health and Safety Policy, carrying out duties in accordance with training and instruction received and informing the Site Manager of any potential hazard or danger.
• Always take reasonable care to guard personal safety and the safety of all persons who may be affected by the jobholder's actions at work.
• Ensure correct use of all College power tools and equipment, keeping them in good working condition. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required and carrying out work in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Assist with keeping the maintenance workshop clean and maintained to a standard compliant with current safety regulations and the College Health and Safety Policy.
• Always carry a college mobile (switched on) and communicate with other members of staff, as appropriate, to carry out work with minimum disruption.
• Adopt a flexible approach towards the duties, and show a willingness to take on new responsibilities, and/or undergo further training in line with the development of the position and changing demands/circumstances within the College.
• Drive the College van when necessary. Update the servicing and MOT when required.
• Provide cover for other maintenance staff and the Works & Maintenance Supervisor during holidays, sickness, and peaks in workloads.
• A competent knowledge of carpentry, domestic plumbing, tiling, painting, glazing and general maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Team player, supporting other trades within the department, and the ability to work on your own initiative, willing to work with external contractors when required.
• Good interpersonal skills and a flexible and helpful approach to work duties.
• Be committed to delivering a high level of customer service and be organised and able to work methodically in a safe, clean and tidy manner.
• A positive and helpful attitude towards work and colleagues.
• Computer literacy to access the computerised maintenance log and update the system when tasks are completed (training will be provided).
• Ability to use power equipment (with training), walk up and down stairs without difficulty, carry reasonable loads unassisted and work at heights using ladders and tower scaffolding.
• Hold a current valid driving licence and be able and willing to drive the College vehicle to carry out work duties.
• Speak, read, and write English in order to be able to follow work instructions, procedures and health and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Holiday Entitlement 41 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time staff) inclusive of all public holidays and College closure days.
• You will be contractually enrolled into the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) from the commencement of your employment.
• Meal Entitlement of Coffee, tea, and lunch, whilst on duty, will be provided free of charge except during any kitchen closure period.
• Employees will be eligible for a discounted travel to work scheme for the purchase of bus and train tickets.
• A uniform will be provided.

If interested, please get in touch with a Manpower Representative.