231 Maintenance jobs in Oxford

Contract Role: Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Brize Norton
Nationality Requirement: British Nationals only
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Contract Duration: Until 15 March 2026 (with potential for extension)
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, across 4.5 days (between 07:00-19:00, hours set at business discretion)

Rate:

• 27.00per hour (Umbrella)
• 20.18 per hour (PAYE)

Overview:
A leading defence aerospace organisation is seeking four skilled contractors to join its Role Equipment Bay team. These positions are critical to the maintenance and readiness of survival and role-specific aircraft equipment, supporting operational delivery in a high-tempo environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service chemical oxygen generators in line with OEM and regulatory standards
• Inspect, repack, and maintain life vests and survival equipment
• Input accurate data into maintenance systems and technical records
• Apply corrosion prevention compounds to relevant components
• Conduct daily servicing of Class 3 role equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and procedural standards
• Support continuous improvement and maintain 6S workplace standards

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in servicing survival and/or role equipment
• Ability to interpret technical publications and follow regulated maintenance practices
• Competence in using digital tools and maintenance data systems
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently or within a team

Desirable Experience:

• Background in defence aerospace or military MRO environments
• Familiarity with A400M or similar military transport platforms
• Understanding of human factors, FOD prevention, and tool control
• Data input experience
• Maintenance within the aerospace/aviation/defence sectors

Security Requirements:

• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance

If you are interested please apply directly or for more information call Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on (phone number removed).

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract Role: Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Brize Norton
Nationality Requirement: British Nationals only
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Contract Duration: Until 15 March 2026 (with potential for extension)
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, across 4.5 days (between 07:00-19:00, hours set at business discretion)

Rate:

• 27.00per hour (Umbrella)
• 20.18 per hour (PAYE)

Overview:
A leading defence aerospace organisation is seeking four skilled contractors to join its Role Equipment Bay team. These positions are critical to the maintenance and readiness of survival and role-specific aircraft equipment, supporting operational delivery in a high-tempo environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service chemical oxygen generators in line with OEM and regulatory standards
• Inspect, repack, and maintain life vests and survival equipment
• Input accurate data into maintenance systems and technical records
• Apply corrosion prevention compounds to relevant components
• Conduct daily servicing of Class 3 role equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and procedural standards
• Support continuous improvement and maintain 6S workplace standards

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in servicing survival and/or role equipment
• Ability to interpret technical publications and follow regulated maintenance practices
• Competence in using digital tools and maintenance data systems
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently or within a team

Desirable Experience:

• Background in defence aerospace or military MRO environments
• Familiarity with A400M or similar military transport platforms
• Understanding of human factors, FOD prevention, and tool control
• Data input experience
• Maintenance within the aerospace/aviation/defence sectors

Security Requirements:

• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance

If you are interested please apply directly or for more information call Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on (phone number removed).

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract Role: Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Brize Norton
Nationality Requirement: British Nationals only
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Contract Duration: Until 15 March 2026 (with potential for extension)
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, across 4.5 days (between 07:00-19:00, hours set at business discretion)

Rate:

• £27.00per hour (Umbrella)
• £20.18 per hour (PAYE)

Overview:
A leading defence aero.

Job Title: Maintenance Labourer

Location: based in windsor

Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

Job Description:

Are you a diligent and security-conscious individual? We are seeking a reliable maintenance labourer to join our team in Eastleigh, Hampshire. As a labourer, you will be responsible for working alongside the trades team

Key Responsibilities:

1. Overview:

   • Assisting trade staff with maintenance & building work across their operating area.
   • Working for a large maintenance contractor
   • Insurance & minor works upgrades
   • External repairs

1. • Requirements:
   • Hold a valid driving license
   • You must have full PPE
   • 40 hours a week

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job Title: Maintenance Plumber

Location: Abingdon

Contract: FM company

Salary: Upto 38,164

Are you a skilled plumber looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a commercial site in the Abingdon area. My client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Plumber to join a team on a large R&D site.

Responsibilities:

• Perform plumbing and minor mechanical maintenance
• Handle planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) and reactives efficiently.
• Undertake minor project installation tasks.
• Ensure the highest standards of workmanship and compliance with regulations.

Package:

• Salary: Up to 38,164.85 per annum.
• Holiday: Generous 33 days leave.
• Pension: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.
• Working Hours: 8am - 4:30pm

Requirements:

• Plumbing qualifications and relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain DBS

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team working on prestigious site
• Enjoy a competitive salary with a range of benefits.
• Develop your skills and career with ongoing training and support.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Maintenance Manager - Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Slough
Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - 45 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Week 1: Monday to Friday | Week 2: Tuesday to Saturday (07:00 - 16:30)

The Opportunity
Are you a skilled Maintenance Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing or fast-paced production environments? We're looking for a confident and driven individual to lead the engineering function at a busy bakery production facility in Slough.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will lead a team of engineers, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Be Doing
* Overseeing all engineering and maintenance activity across the facility
* Managing the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system to reduce downtime
* Leading and developing a high-performing, safety-conscious engineering team
* Coordinating 24-hour engineering coverage and shift engineering activities
* Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions
* Managing plant spares, stock levels, and sourcing of critical components
* Liaising with senior management and advising on equipment performance issues
* Driving best practices around GMP, HACCP, BRC, and food safety standards
* Overseeing factory infrastructure and utilities maintenance
* Supporting new product introductions from an engineering perspective

What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in an Maintenance Manager or Senior Engineering position
* Strong knowledge of food production or FMCG environments
* Background in mechanical and electrical engineering with relevant qualifications
* Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
* Experience with PPM systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
* Confident managing contractors and ensuring compliance with safety procedures
* Practical understanding of UK regulations, health & safety, and audit standards

What's in It for You
* Competitive salary package
* Opportunity to lead a high-impact department in a well-established company
* Supportive environment with room for professional development
* Hands-on role with real scope to influence and improve operations

Apply today to lead the engineering function at a dynamic food manufacturing facility where your expertise will make a tangible difference.

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Maintenance Engineer

Commutable from:  Banbury, Brackley, Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon, Daventry, Coventry, Rugby, Buckingham, Milton Keynes, Oxford.

Shift pattern:  Monday - Friday 4 shift rotation (8hrs) - Week of mornings, afternoons, days, nights

Benefits:  

Annual Salary:  £57,000 p/a 

Earning Potential:  £0,000 - 5,000 p/a 

Package:

33 Days Holiday, Private healthcare scheme, Great company pension, Company sick pay scheme, Life Assurance, Inhouse training with specialist engineers, Regular pay reviews (12% yearly increase since we started working with them 4 years ago), Quality tools and organised stores set up (Large maintenance budget).

Our opinion:  What makes this opportunity so attractive is you recieve the development opportunities, benefit package and stability you get with a larger employer, but with the team belonging, encouragement of new ideas and job satisfaction more commonly felt in family run environments.

How you would most benefit from this position:

Job satisfaction  - With numerous Capex projects on the horizon, you can get yourself stuck into installation of new machinery lines alongside your maintaining the existing machines.

Career growth  - Organic and internal growth through promotions, as a multi-site manufacturer with ambitious growth plans, you have fast-tracked opportunities to progress. 

Job security  - With financial backing from a globally recongized company, 90 years in business and servicing consumer giants within essential industries, you can be safe in the knowledge that your position is protected.

Entry requirements

5 Years minimum experience as a Maintenance Engineer.

Multi skilled capabilities.

Preferred industry experience: Manufacturing, Packaging, Food, Automotive, Recycling, Distribution.

Great communicator with production staff, maintenance and leadership teams. 

Apprenticeship trained with a City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ level 3 qualification in Electrical engineering.

About Auxtronic

Auxtronic are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunities employer. We specialise in engineering recruitment and represent clients within manufacturing, logistics and automation. 

Auxtronic is acting as a third-party employment consultant on behalf of our client and are always looking to speak to new people interested in working with us to further their careers

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
li>Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join the Safran team at our Banbury site, within the Composites Value Stream. You'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of plant equipment and building facilities, supporting site development and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with a collaborative mindset, a proactive attitude, and a passion for engineering excellence.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Service and maintain existing plant equipment and building facilities in line with preventative maintenance standards and procedures.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot CNC machines.
• Install and modify new equipment and safety systems.
• Calibrate various equipment and machinery.
• Support the movement and re-organisation of production lines.
• Install services to support site development.
• Assist in the implementation of changes to manufacturing processes.
• Provide practical engineering support for a variety of tasks.
• Produce work instructions for specific maintenance tasks.

Essential skills:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline (or similar).
• Strong independent working skills across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Proven experience maintaining CNC machines.

Desirable skills:

• Ability to understand a wide range of engineering functions and procedures.
• Effective communicator who can liaise with people at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a logical, systematic approach.
• Experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering technician role.
• Ability to prioritise breakdowns and reduce factory downtime.
• Familiarity with PLC controls, CMS software, and Microsoft Office packages.
• Proactive and collaborative team member with a continual improvement mindset.

About us:

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Maintenance Engineer
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£59,000
3 on 3 off Days/Nights

Benefits
 

• 14% Pension contribution (8% employer, 6% employee)

• Uncapped bonus based on company performance! (Paid just below 10% last year)

• Automatic life assurance cover (5x annual salary)

• OT readily available and paid at 1.5x Mon – Sat, 2x on Sun

• Healthcare cash plan

We are looking for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer (60:40 either bias) to join our fast-paced manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes. As a business, we have over 10 UK locations with an annual turnover well in excess of £400m, which we have reinvested into the plant.

Our facility is only 10 years old, with lots of brand-new state-of-the-art machinery, with plenty of land to expand onto with plans to nearly triple capacity over the next 5 years. Our process is fully automated with lots of technical aspects and varied work on a day-to-day basis.

Your roles and responsibilities will be both planned and reactive maintenance on our fully automated production lines.  Our systems are mainly Siemens controls (S7 and TIA Portal) as well as work on conveyors, motors, inverters, and drives.

You’ll be working in a substantial-sized team of 24 engineers across the department, your shift will consist of 4 shift engineers and 1 team leader.

Experience required.
 

• Must be a multi skilled maintenance engineer  60:40 either mechanical or electrical bias – An ability to fault find both mechanically and electrically is essential for this role

• Prior experience in FMCG/Food/Beverages is essential for this role.

• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (City and Guilds/HNC) us essential in a maintenance related discipline.

• Ability to read both mechanical/electrical schematics

Get in touch with Matt Morson at Stirling Warrington to find out more about this vacancy.