Mechanical Services Technician – Plumber, Gas Engineer, Pipe Fitter

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University.  This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Mechanical Team for our Estates & Campus Services Department.

Oxford Brookes University is looking to recruit an experienced, reliable and highly motivated Mechanical Services Technician (Plumber/Gas Engineer/ Pipe Fitter) as a member of the Estates team to undertake planned, preventative and responsive maintenance across residential and academic buildings within the University Estate, working on both commercial and domestic buildings.  Mechanical Services Technicians play a proactive role within a motivated and innovative team, delivering key objectives to meet directorate and university wide requirements.

Overall Purpose of the post: 

To carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical services across the University’s Estate, including maintaining of service records, maintenance schedules and Service Desk PPM’s.

Qualifications required for post:

A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/ HVAC services, City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3, ACS for CCN1, COCN1 or equivalent qualifications.

Experience required for post:

Significant post apprenticeship operational experience in mechanical services.

CV and Personal Statement: 

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below.  All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement.  To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document.  The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.  We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.7% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document “All about Brookes” below.

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