About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Assistant in Oxford. The role will assist in ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of critical mechanical systems across a busy environment.
The role will be carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and high standards of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager - Estates
To undertake the maintenance of the building as directed by the PPM schedule and the management, using the appropriate trade skills required
Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out maintenance/repair of M&E services plant and equipment across the site.
To integrate and communicate effectively with other trade staff such as engineers particularly for M&E maintenance, new and remedial works.
To carry out M&E works as required i.e. new works, refurbishment and capital works replacement programme.
Working 40 hours per week, from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work flexible hours to suit the operational needs of the site as requiredQualifications and Experience
Recognised engineering apprenticeship or approved equivalent
NVQ Level 2 (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrable experience in a relevant mechanical maintenance role
City & Guilds in steam maintenance or BOAS certification
Experience with calorifiers, PHEs, pipe fitting, industrial hot water systems
Knowledge of specialist pressure systems
Familiarity with other trades is advantageousThe ideal candidate will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, a flexible and proactive mindset, the ability to work independently or collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and have a customer-focused attitude rooted in a commitment to service excellence.
About us:
Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality, temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance and engineering companies