Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Oxford

Salary: Competitive

Overview:
Join our dynamic team at Aligra as we recruit on behalf of our esteemed client for a Maintenance Technician role in the heart of Oxford. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled individual who is passionate about maintaining and enhancing prestigious properties. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for craftsmanship, and a proactive approach, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities Maintenance Technician:

• General Maintenance: Utilize your excellent eye for detail to perform a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standard.

• Woodworking and Joinery: Demonstrate your exceptional woodworking skills and experience with standard workshop equipment to construct, repair, and maintain wooden structures and fixtures.

• Electrical Work: Apply your electrical knowledge to tasks such as rewiring plugs, extending leads, changing fuses, and under supervision, installing low voltage display lighting.

• Painting and Decorating: Execute painting and decorating tasks with precision and care, contributing to the aesthetic upkeep of the property.

• Audio Visual Setup: Use your knowledge of audio-visual systems to set up equipment for events, ensuring all technical aspects run smoothly.

• Health & Safety: Maintain a good knowledge of Health & Safety practices and conduct risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment.

• Communication and IT: Leverage your excellent communication and IT skills to keep all relevant parties informed of progress and updates.

• Time Management: Exhibit strong time management skills, prioritising tasks effectively and recognising when assistance is needed, asking pertinent questions to meet deadlines.

• Driving: A driving license is essential for this role, enabling you to efficiently manage tasks that require travel between sites.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience Maintenance Technician:

• A formal qualification such as an HNC, BTEC, or City and Guilds award in a relevant subject (e.g., building apprenticeship).

• Experience in Display and Exhibition installation.

• Practical experience with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).

• Previous experience working within a Grade 1 listed building.

• An interest in Museums and Collections.

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical Maintenance Technician Duties:
This role involves specific hazards and safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Service before you can commence work, including:

• Working at heights.

• Lone working.

• Driving on University business.

• Regular manual handling.

Why Join Us?
At Aligra, we have been established since 2007 and have successfully implemented supply partnerships with many of the UK’s leading logistics companies. We operate across all industries, specialising in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive and Engineering, Driving and Industrial, Hospitality and Professional, and Executive sectors. This opportunity with our client offers a dynamic working environment in Oxford, where your skills and dedication will be highly valued and rewarded.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact within a well-respected organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that values excellence, innovation, and professional growth.