Plumber

Operational

Full-time, permanent

£36,730

35 hours per week

Deadline: Tuesday 13 January 2026

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Plumber to join our friendly Maintenance team. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) with a salary of £36,730 gross per year. You’ll work 5 days out of 7, usually Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and out-of-hours support. TOIL (time off in lieu) is normally available for emergency callouts.

About the role

As our Plumber, you will carry out plumbing repairs, minor heating installations and general maintenance tasks across the College estate. Around 70% of your work will be plumbing-based, and you’ll also support the wider team with day-to-day maintenance tasks.

Your work will include:

Reactive and planned repairs to hot and cold-water systems and waste systems
Installing showers, baths, sinks and WCs to a high standard
Checking boiler plant rooms and supporting heating system maintenance
Replacing radiators and thermostatic valves
Supporting external contractors (e.g., water-hygiene or heating specialists)
Maintaining accurate meter readings, assisting with room/furniture moves, and general maintenance tasks (tiling, painting, minor carpentry, ironmongery)
Using the College’s maintenance reporting tool to record and complete jobs
Working safely and following all PPE, RAMS and COSHH procedures

What we’re looking for

Essential

A recognised Plumbing and Domestic Heating qualification
Proven experience as a plumber or heating engineer
Fitness and mobility suitable for a physically active role
Confidence working at height and in confined spaces
A strong understanding of health and safety procedures
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
A flexible, team-focused approach and excellent customer service skills
Willingness to learn new systems and processes

Desirable

Recent health and safety training
Experience with Building Management Systems
Experience working in an educational setting
Ability to deputise for the Maintenance Manager
An understanding of and sympathy with the values of a small, collegiate environment

Please read the attached job description (including person specification) for more information.

About St Antony’s College

St Antony’s is a vibrant, international graduate-only college. Founded in 1950, we are proudly modern and inclusive – with a diverse, global community drawn from more than 70 countries and representing many disciplines. We value curiosity, respect and collaboration, and every member of staff plays an important role in supporting the student experience.

Our College estate blends historic and modern buildings, including facilities used for research, teaching, accommodation and community life. The Maintenance team plays an essential role in keeping this environment safe, comfortable and well cared-for – as a Plumber at St Antony’s, your work will help to maintain this historic and evolving College estate.

We offer excellent employee benefits, including:

41 days annual leave including bank/public holidays, with the option to sell up to five days per year for additional pay
Membership of the OSPS pension scheme
Free staff meals in the Dining Hall when on shift immediately before and after lunch service
Staff social events, including a summer party and winter children’s party, plus informal activities run by the Staff Social Committee
Bus travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, and free staff parking on-site
A University Card giving you free or discounted access to Oxford colleges, museums, gardens and libraries
Retail discounts through University schemes for both online and local businesses

How to apply

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sant.ox.ac.uk by 9.00am on Tuesday 13 January 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

We will shortlist candidates based solely on how closely they meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. Please note that we cannot consider late or incomplete applications.

Any offer of employment will depend on satisfactory references, confirmation of your right to work in the UK, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

St Antony’s College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be invited to complete a confidential and anonymous monitoring survey, which is not shared with the selection panel.

A privacy notice for applicants and information about how we use your data can be found at https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/about-st-antonys/how-we-use-your-data

Published date: December 4, 2025