Senior Maintenance Engineer​/Deputy Manager

Senior Maintenance Engineer/Deputy Manager

Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer/Deputy Manager to join the Department of Engineering Science.

The role provides both a practical technician function and that of Deputy Maintenance Team Manager, reporting to the Maintenance Team Manager. When deputising for the maintenance team manager you will:

• Take the lead role with no immediate supervision for all reactive and planned preventive maintenance and project work within the Department of Engineering Science in the Maintenance Manager’s absence.
• Supervise technical personnel and contractors to ensure a safe, efficient, productive work environment.
• Be responsible for maintenance work within the Keble Triangle buildings along with both planned and reactive maintenance work.

You should hold a relevant formal qualification, such as HNC, BTEC, NVQ level three, City and Guilds award (for example 2391-52) or equivalent in an appropriate mechanical or electrical discipline.

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Only online applications received before midday on 24th July 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter, supporting statement (describing how past experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Salary (£):
Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) with a discretionary range up to £45,212 per annum.