Job Description

Oxford Brookes University is looking to recruit an experienced, reliable and highly motivated Mechanical Services Technician (Plumber/Gas Engineer/ Pipe Fitter) as a member of the Estates team to undertake planned, preventative and responsive maintenance across residential and academic buildings within the University Estate, working on both commercial and domestic buildings. Mechanical Services Technicians (Plumber/Gas Engineer/ Pipe Fitter) play a proactive role within a motivated and innovative team, delivering key objectives to meet directorate and university wide requirements.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You\'ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Mechanical Team for our Estates & Campus Services Department. The University has adopted equity, diversity and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. Applicants with a disability can be reassured that Oxford Brookes is a Disability Confident employer . As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Working hours for Mechanical Services Technician (Plumber/Gas Engineer/ Pipe Fitter)

This is a full time post which is 37 hours, typically Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, but Oxford Brookes is supportive of flexible working, part time working and job sharing. Applicants who would like to have a working arrangement like this are encouraged to apply for this post. If you would like to speak to discuss this role further please contact Steve Holtom, Head of Maintenance, sbholtom@brookes.ac.uk so that arrangements can be made to hold a telephone call or video call. There is an on call allowance paid to this role with a rota of 1 / 8 week.

Overall Purpose of the post of Mechanical Services Technician (Plumber/Gas Engineer/ Pipe Fitter) :

To carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical services across the University\'s Estate, including maintenance of service records, maintenance schedules and Service Desk PPM\'s.

Qualifications and Experience for the post of Mechanical Services Technician (Plumber/Gas Engineer/ Pipe Fitter) :

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job, but we realise the \'perfect candidate\' doesn\'t exist. So, if you are excited about working for us, go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need.

Qualifications: A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/ HVAC services, City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3, ACS for CCN1, COCN1 or equivalent qualifications.

Experience: Significant post apprenticeship operational experience in mechanical services.

Benefits

As a Mechanical Services Technician (Plumber/Gas Engineer/ Pipe Fitter) you will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 bank holidays and concessionary Days), a generous local government pension scheme (19.8% employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document \xe2\x80\x9cAll about Brookes\xe2\x80\x9d below.

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the \xe2\x80\x9cApply for Job\xe2\x80\x9d button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called \xe2\x80\x9cSupporting Documents\xe2\x80\x9d, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

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