Maintenance Assistant

VennOxfordreedpublished 08/12/2026

Your tasks

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Assistant to support a busy facilities and maintenance team on a temporary basis. This is a hands-on role involving a mix of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across a large and diverse estate.

  • Carry out general building maintenance, repairs and minor adaptations
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections and checks
  • Undertake water hygiene, emergency lighting and fire safety checks
  • Respond to reactive maintenance requests in a timely manner
  • Assist with the movement, installation and replacement of furniture, fixtures and equipment
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records using electronic systems
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure facilities are maintained to a high standard
  • Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
  • Keep maintenance stores, workshops and equipment organised and tidy
  • Weekly water flushing
  • Unblocking toilets, clearing drains

Requirements

  • Previous experience in building services, facilities or general maintenance
  • Good practical maintenance skills across a range of disciplines
  • Understanding of health and safety requirements
  • IT literacy for record keeping and maintenance systems

How to apply

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please apply with your up-to-date CV now.

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*Location: Oxfordshire *Contract: Temporary (2-3 Months) Hours: 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm