Maintenance Plumber

Plumbing Maintenance Engineer

Oxford

£36,500 + Standby Allowance + Generous Pension + 33 Days Holiday + University Closure Days + Monday to Friday (37 Hours)

Are you a qualified Plumber with Gas Safe certification looking for a stable maintenance role with excellent benefits and long‑term job security?

Do you want to work on a single, well‑maintained site where you can enjoy a great work‑life balance, a supportive team, and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of buildings?

This prestigious university is renowned for its high‑quality facilities and continued investment in its estate. With a varied portfolio of academic buildings, student accommodation, laboratories, offices, and public spaces, we are looking to recruit a skilled Plumbing Maintenance Engineer to join our experienced Estates team.

In this role you will carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across plumbing, heating, gas, and mechanical systems. You'll also support minor installation and refurbishment projects, fault finding, and system improvements, helping to ensure the university's buildings remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. The role is Monday to Friday with a small on‑call rota, offering an excellent work‑life balance.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Plumber with Gas Safe registration and experience working within building services, facilities management, or commercial maintenance. Experience working across larger commercial or public sector estates would be advantageous but isn't essential.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plumbing, heating, gas, and mechanical systems
• Complete fault finding, repairs, and minor installation projects across a diverse estate
• Support refurbishment and improvement works as required
• Monday to Friday, 37‑hour week with a limited on‑call rota
• Join a friendly, experienced Estates team with excellent long‑term stability

• Level 3 qualification in Plumbing or Mechanical Services (or equivalent)
• Gas Safe registered
• Experience with in facilities, commercial, or building maintenance
• Full UK driving licence
• Looking for a secure, long‑term maintenance role with excellent benefits and work‑life balance

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.