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Skilled Maintenance Operative - Building

31,254 - 40,318 per year
Balliol College
Full-time
17th June 2026
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Skilled Maintenance Operative - Building

Salary:Grade 5 - £31,254 - £36,914 per annum (with potential to increase to £40,318 within discretionary points)

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Balliol College, Oxford, OX1 3BJ

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Hours:37.5 hours per week, with flexibility to work longer hours during specific periods, and also Bank Holidays if necessary, for which time in lieu can be taken. Normal hours or work will be during office hours, Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm, however work outside these normal hours, including weekend work, may be required at busy times. Working hours will be mutually agreed between the post-holder and line manager.

Probation period:4 months

Notice period:1 month on either side (during probation)

Balliol College

Purpose of the Post

Job duties and responsibilities:

Person Specification – skills and experience

Essential

Experience / knowledge of multiple trades, with a focus on carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating

Good time management skills

Excellent team player with a positive attitude

Able to work effectively alone, using own initiative, whilst also knowing when to seek advice

Ability to quickly and effectively diagnose and problem solve

Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment, prioritising and multi-tasking workload/assigned tasks

Full clean UK driving licence

Desirable

Health and Safety qualifications e.g. PASMA, Asbestos Awareness, Abrasive wheels.

Experience of working within listed buildings

Experience of working in an institution such as schools, colleges, hotels

Employee Benefits

the Hall, when the kitchens are open.

here.

University Club, which offers food, drink and accommodation in an exclusive space for staff, postgraduates and alumni.

University.

visitor access to the 45 colleges and halls of the University, the University’s Libraries, Botanic Gardens, Arboretum and Museums.

exclusive discount codes for University staff and with a

TOTUM (formerly NUS) card.

Application procedure

Written applications:Applications should be made online at https://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/careers. This vacancy will close when sufficient applications have been received. Early applications are encouraged.

Interviews: Candidates selected for interview will be notified as soon as possible following the application deadline.

Right to Work: Shortlisted candidates will be expected to supply original documentation proving that they have the right to work in the United Kingdom (UK).

Equal Opportunities: Balliol College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are asked to complete a separate confidential Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to help us fulfil our duties in this regard. Applicants should let us know if they require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.

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