WORCESTER COLLEGE, OXFORD
Maintenance Operative
Salary: Grade 4.3 to 4.6, £27,644 – £29,959 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent | Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm
The Maintenance Department at Worcester College is responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of all college owned buildings.
The primary purpose of this post is to ensure that the premises are maintained to a high standard. This will involve working closely with College Fellows, Students, Guests and a wide range of colleagues from within other departments e.g. Housekeeping. A ‘hands-on’ approach to complete a wide range of building repairs and maintenance.
This post is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working in the buildings industry and who takes a pro-active approach to customer service and has pride in their work.
The jobholder will be responsible for:
· To carry out first line General Maintenance.
· Complete general repair and maintenance tasks throughout the College Buildings and Pathways including painting walls, hanging doors and fitting skirting boards, repairing or rebuilding walls, fitting kitchens and bathrooms/tiling.
· Working at high-level to clear and maintain gutters and complete other repairs, including harness work on roofs.
· Use of ladders and use and erection of tower scaffolding.
· Experience of maintenance or equivalent work in a professional or learning environment, and the ability to carry out maintenance tasks.
· The ability to operate successfully as part of a team, but also to use own initiative as appropriate, when required, with a positive, reliable, willing and helpful attitude towards work and colleagues.
· A working knowledge of or familiarity with current health and safety regulations.
· Be part of the College’s out -of-hours on-call system. (Call out payments when required).
What we offer:
38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Membership of the Oxford University Pension Scheme (OSPS)
Uniform provided
Generous training and development opportunities
Discounted bus pass scheme
Access to beautiful college gardens, grounds, and University sites, including the Botanic Garden and Arboretum
To apply for this role please complete the Application form below:
Application form- Professional
Please also complete the EDI form by following the link attached:
Closing date for applications: 23rd July 2025 at 12 noon.
Please note this role needs a basic DBS check completed prior to start
If you have not received communication from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application is not being progressed.
Worcester College is an equal opportunities employer