At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure our buildings are safe and welcoming through maintenance and compliance checks.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to creating a great environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, job security, and a friendly work atmosphere.
- Other info: Permanent position with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community by keeping facilities running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance and a proactive attitude.
Facilities Technician
Location: Youlbury, Oxford (OX1 5HD) – on site
Contract: Permanent | 35 hours per week
Salary: £34,359 per annum (including Market Supplement), Band D, Level 3
About the role
We're looking for a Facilities Technician to help keep our buildings safe, welcoming and running smoothly.
You'll carry out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, complete compliance checks, spot and fix issues before they become bigger problems, and support projects across our sites.
With plenty of variety, no two days are the same, and you'll have the trust to manage your own workload while making a real difference every day.
What you'll be doing as our Facilities Technician
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across our buildings and estate.
Inspect sites, diagnose faults, and carry out compliance and preventative maintenance.
Manage your own workload, materials, and maintenance records.
Follow health and safety procedures and report any hazards or incidents.
Work with contractors, volunteers, and colleagues to deliver maintenance projects.
Maintain tools and equipment while supporting the wider Facilities team.
What we're looking for in our Facilities Technician:
Experience in facilities, maintenance, or a multi-trade role
Comfortable doing hands-on practical work
Able to manage your own workload
Good understanding of health and safety
Physically able to do manual work (including lifting up to 25kg)
Completed a recognized City & Guilds or NVQ Diploma (or equivalent) in a trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical
Full UK driving licence
Benefits:
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years' service plus additional days at Christmas
Flexible working hours
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
For a full list of our benefits, click here .
Closing date for applications: 23:59 pm Sunday 13th September 2026
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 in person at Youlbury.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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