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Posted 12 August, 2026

Maintenance Assistant

Venn Group
Oxford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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.

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Location: Oxfordshire

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Contract: Temporary (2-3 Months)

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Hours: 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm

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Rate: £15.86 (Base PAYE)

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Key Responsibilities

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

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  • Previous experience in building services, facilities or general maintenance
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  • Good practical maintenance skills across a range of disciplines
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  • Understanding of health and safety requirements
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  • IT literacy for record keeping and maintenance systems
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If this opportunity is of interest to you, please apply with your up-to-date CV now.

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Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates