General Maintenance Assistant

Working as part of a small team comprising trades personnel and general maintenance operatives, you will be based at our North Oxford site in Norham Gardens, Oxford but with the variety of working at any of our other sites in Queen’s Lane and East Oxford when required.

The General Maintenance Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the College buildings, some of which are of historic significance, are maintained to the highest of standards. It is important that the successful candidate is comfortable both working in a team and be self-motivated when working alone.

Previous experience in general aspects of maintenance, fault-finding and repair works are essential together with an awareness of health and safety regulations.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, inclusive and supportive organisation (part of a world-leading university) offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package which include:

• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 38 days per annum) plus additional days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Subsidised bus pass loan, season ticket rail loan and cycle scheme loan.
• A free three-course lunch. Our comfortable staff room has tea and coffee making facilities and for those who wish to bring their own lunch, a fridge and microwave.
• Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Discount in University shops, free entry to other Oxford colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.

The post is eligible for membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) which provides income when you retire plus sickness and life assurance benefits. Further details can be found at https://finance.admin.ox.ac.uk/pensions.

We are a very sociable community and arrange various events for staff throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.

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Application Process

Interested candidates should send the following documents:

1. A CV;
2. A covering letter explaining how you meet the selection criteria for the post.
3. A Cover Sheet detailing the names and details of two referees one of whom should be your current or most recent line manager.

There is no deadline and applications will remain open until the post is filled.  You are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will involve a simple practical assessment. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post as soon as possible thereafter.

Visits are encouraged and welcomed for interested candidates prior to application.  To book a visit or to discuss the post please contact Stephen Lloyd (Estates Manager), stephen.lloyd@seh.ox.ac.uk or Alex Grant (Deputy Estates Manager), alex.grant@seh.ox.ac.uk or email recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Equality of Opportunity

The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in these roles.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please also consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained here.