"Installation and Maintenance Electrician/Deputy Maintenance Manager"

We are seeking an Installation and Maintenance Electrician/Deputy Maintenance Manager to join the Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ.

About The Role
The role provides both an electrical technician function with that of Deputy Maintenance Team Manager, reporting to the Maintenance Team Manager. When deputising for the maintenance team manager the role you will:

• Take the lead role with no immediate supervision for all reactive and planned preventive maintenance and project work within the Department of Engineering Science in the Maintenance Manager’s absence
• Supervise technical personnel and contractors to ensure a safe, efficient, productive work environment

You will be responsible for electrical installation work within the Keble Triangle buildings along with both planned and reactive electrical maintenance work.

About You
You should hold a relevant formal qualification, such as HNC, BTEC, NVQ level three, City and Guilds award (for example 2391-52) or equivalent in an appropriate subject (e.g. electrical engineering). You will hold your 18th Edition certificate in IEE Wiring Regulation for Electrical Installation and have practical experience of installation work, fault finding and testing.

What We Offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Application Process
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Gregory Maddock (gregory.maddock@eng.ox.ac.uk).
For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before midday on 9th February 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter, supporting statement (describing how past experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.