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Estates Mechanical Operative

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Shotover Hill, Headington

Salary
£26k – £27k
Posted
24 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
low
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Estates Mechanical Operative in Shotover Hill, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £26k – £27k. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job summary This role is Band 3 plus RRP, Overtime & On-call allowance available. 37.5 hours per week. The primary purpose of this role is to professionally support and undertake Mechanical trades operations and maintenance work across the Trust's sites as directed by line management. This includes activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies and procedures. Assist with the management and implementation of the planned engineering…
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  • Employer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £26k – £27k
  • How this salary compares: about 43% below the £47,786 median across 1,411 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Shotover Hill, Headington · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Shotover Hill — browse them
  • Posted: 24 October 2026
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