At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a maintenance team to ensure a safe and thriving university environment.
- Company: Join a vibrant university campus focused on community and support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, life insurance, and discounts at various retailers.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 3 years of maintenance management experience and relevant technical qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 40685 - 40685 £ per year.
A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure and thrive.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead, plan and manage the site’s day‑to‑day maintenance function for 40 full‑time hours per week (8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday) with a team of four.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Work with the General Manager to meet service standards in line with SOPs and SLAs.
- Deliver the annual planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme through both directly employed and sub‑contracted staff, on time and within budget.
- Manage the CAFM system, allocating planned and reactive tasks and maintaining accurate records of breakdowns and repairs.
- Supervise sub‑contracted and direct staff, issuing permits‑to‑work, tracking training records and performance.
- Plan staff resources, monitor training and performance, and promote continuous improvement.
- Conduct Toolbox Talks and demonstrate a strong understanding of health and safety.
- Assist the General Manager with the sinking fund programme and other strategic projects.
- Escalate health and safety issues to the General Manager and ensure follow‑up actions are completed.
- Participate in an on‑call rota and work during student arrival and departure periods as required.
- Execute additional duties as required by the position.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years managing and coaching a maintenance team in a similar environment.
- Level 3 qualification in plumbing or electrical (or equivalent technical knowledge).
- Strong knowledge of PPM regimes for mechanical, electrical, public health and building fabric.
- In‑depth understanding of statutory compliance and a commitment to a safe, professional working culture.
- Resilient, able to manage competing priorities in a busy operational setting.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive leadership, hands‑on approach and ability to impact the wider team.
- Good IT skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
- Willingness to work both on and off tools where needed.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Life insurance and pension scheme.
- Paid training and two volunteer days per year.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Store discounts and discounts from a range of retailers, restaurants, gyms and more.
- Competitive salary of £40,685 per annum.
UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of a diverse and inclusive culture. We support unique disabilities, impairments and conditions – please advise us of any adjustments you may need in the recruitment process to thrive at work.
Maintenance Supervisor in Oxford employer: CO4011 UPP (Oxford Brookes) Limited
At UPP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our Maintenance Supervisor role not only provides a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 25 days of holiday and paid training, but also fosters a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, ensuring that our staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of students on campus.
Contact Details:
CO4011 UPP (Oxford Brookes) Limited Recruitment Team
