Plumbing Maintenance Engineer

Oxford

-36,500 + Standby Allowance + Generous Pension Scheme + 33 Days Leave + Extra Closure Days + Monday to Friday (37 Hours)

Are you a qualified Plumber with Gas certification and a background in maintenance or facilities services?

Are you seeking a secure, site-based position within a large estate, offering excellent benefits, long-term stability, and a team-focused environment?

This established university has a strong reputation for maintaining high-quality buildings and continuously investing in its facilities. Spanning a diverse estate of teaching spaces, residential buildings, and commercial areas, the maintenance team plays an essential role in ensuring a safe and efficient environment for all users.

In this role, you will be responsible for both scheduled and reactive maintenance on plumbing, heating, gas, and ventilation systems. You will also assist with minor installations and refurbishment tasks, working within a skilled and supportive estates team. The position follows a Monday to Friday schedule, with a light on-call requirement.

The successful candidate will have a background in plumbing or mechanical services, with proven experience in maintenance environments. You will hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, be Gas Safe registered, and ideally have experience working within larger commercial or public sector sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organisation offering long-term security, strong employee benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.

The Role:

Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance on plumbing and gas systems
Assist with minor installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects
Work across a varied and well-maintained estate
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week with limited on-call duties

The Person:

Level 3 qualification in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Gas Safe registration
Experience within facilities or building maintenance environments
Full UK driving licence
Seeking a stable position with strong benefits and career development

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

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