Facilities Support Technician

Facilities Support Technician

£31459

University of Oxford, Oxford

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a289fbea94704b35a870bc153bedc023

Full Job Description

The Department of Computer Science is seeking a proactive and hands-on Facilities Assistant to help support the smooth day-to-day running of our buildings and facilities. Working across multiple sites in central Oxford, you'll be a vital part of the team that ensures staff, students, and visitors experience a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment. From setting up lecture rooms and events, to handling small repairs and working with contractors, this role is as practical as it is people-focused. You'll be supporting operations in a dynamic, fast-paced academic setting where no two days are the same. This is a visible and valued role for someone who takes pride in practical work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to high standards of service and safety.

You'll be someone who enjoys getting stuck in, stays organised under pressure, and takes ownership of tasks from start to finish. You'll be comfortable engaging with building users and contractors alike, and you'll have a practical mindset with a good grasp of health and safety. You'll bring:

  • Practical experience in building maintenance or similar environments
  • Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH/manual handling guidelines
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative
  • A proactive, customer-focused approach to your work
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, email)
  • It would be great if you also have:
  • A BTEC or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Any formal Health & Safety training (e.g. manual handling, compressed gases awareness)

    Computer Science - Multiple sites with primary location of Wolfson Building, 7 Parks Road, Oxford
  • Join a world-class department and help keep our spaces running smoothly.

    This role is part-time (22.5 hours/week), which can be worked across a minimum of three days. Please note that it is an on-site role only. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave (pro-rata)
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
  • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
  • Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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