O50C is proud to be partnering with one of the largest Residential Estate Functions within Oxford who are recruiting for a Maintenance Lead, reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position in managing two properties throughout the Oxford Area and providing a well maintained, safe, secure, clean, compliant and efficient environment. The position will be responsible for supporting FM strategy and standards ensuring they are delivered consistently locally. Previous experience within Caretaking, Maintenance and Facilities welcomed - the position is 60% on tools. Responsibilities:- Support the Facilities Manager to build and develop a motivated, engaged, and high-performance team Take accountability for your team`s performance, actively participating in performance management conversations and personal development plans Assume Facilities Team Member duties when the Facilities Manager is on shift Ensure compliance checks are done correctly and on time Provide general maintenance assistance throughout our student properties, such as taking deliveries, moving furniture, and maintaining the grounds. Solve all sorts of basic maintenance issues with a can-do attitude - this could involve fixing doors, painting walls, cleaning the courtyard, or changing light bulbs. Assist the facilities engineering team in keeping our properties in excellent condition. Conduct regular building checks to make sure that our buildings are clean, safe, and secure. Support the routine activities of your team, including delegating tasks and setting targets Take accountability for your team`s responsiveness in solving students` problems Key Requirements:- Must have a full UK drivers license 37.5 Hours Mon – Fri and Weekend Rota You will have general knowledge or experience working within maintenance, e.g., minor electrical, decorating, plumbing, joinery work. Confidentially lead your team in the absence of the Facilities Manager to maintain exceptional customer service Manage the competing demands of compliance and delivering world-class experience for our students You can delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team`s strengths and weaknesses Communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines Remain calm and focussed, even in difficult or pressurised situations Detail-orientated