Mechanical Services Technician (Plumbing and Gas)

The Role

Oxford Brookes University is looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our in-house Estates Mechanical Team. This is a secure, permanent role working across a large and varied university estate, including academic buildings, offices, student accommodation, workshops and public spaces.

Our Estates team looks after these buildings to keep them safe, functional and fit for purpose. We value skilled tradespeople and understand that the quality of our buildings depends on the quality of the people who maintain them.

You’ll carry out reactive repairs, planned maintenance and small improvement works, working as part of a professional, supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Mechanical, Plumbing & HVAC Maintenance

• Carry out reactive, planned and preventative maintenance
• Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, plumbing and gas systems
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to a high standard across campus

Installations & Improvement Works

• Undertake authorised mechanical and plumbing installations and adaptations
• Support system upgrades, refurbishments and energy-efficiency projects
• Carry out development works as directed by management

Inspections & Reporting

• Carry out system checks, testing and fault finding
• Identify defects and provide clear reports to the Mechanical Team Supervisor

Teamwork & Support

• Work closely with other technicians, engineers and external contractors
• Provide guidance and on-the-job support to handypersons and colleagues
• Communicate professionally with staff and students when supporting projects

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work safely at all times in line with health & safety, gas and water regulations
• Complete job paperwork and digital records accurately
• Take part in emergency call-outs and occasional out-of-hours work

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Successful completion of a recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical services, (up to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent), or qualified through proven significant relevant experience
• Strong practical experience in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance and installation
• Competent working in complex commercial and domestic-style buildings
• Experience working in occupied buildings is desirable

Safety & Compliance

• Fully Gas Safe registered and knowledgeable of gas legislation
• Good understanding of health & safety law, ACOPs and British Standards
• Committed to safe, compliant and professional working practices
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

Practical & Organised

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Can read technical drawings, write clear reports and use CAFM/mobile systems
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage materials effectively
• Good time management and communication skills

Flexibility & Development

• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to take part in out-of-hours/ weekend work when required (on-call allowance paid)
• Open to training and ongoing development
• Prepared to support a “one team” estates approach across the university
• A basic DBS check is required

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, rising with service
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional University closure days (around 5 per year)
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.2% employer contribution
• On-call allowance of up to £140.62 pcm / £1,687.80 per year, after successful completion of probationary period
• Secure, long-term employment
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Discounts on gym, travel, nursery and retail schemes

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Pay: £36,636.00-£39,906.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person