Installation & Maintenance Electrician / Deputy Maintenance Manager

University of Oxford - Department of Engineering Science

Location: Oxford

Salary: £35,681 to £41,636 Grade 6 / Inclusive of Oxford University Weighting

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 31st March 2026

Closes: 30th April 2026

Job Ref: 184249

We are seeking an Installation and Maintenance Electrician/Deputy Maintenance Manager to join the Department of Engineering Science.

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 30th April 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.