If you're someone who enjoys keeping spaces running safely, smoothly and to a high standard-especially in an environment that supports research and teaching-this is a role where your hands-on skills and organisation genuinely make a difference.
My client is hiring for a proactive Senior Building Technician to support the day-to-day operations of the estate, working closely with the Building Manager and a wider team.
What you'll be doing:
* Help oversee day-to-day building operations to ensure research and teaching support services run efficiently
* Install, maintain and support research equipment-liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed
* Manage movement and relocation of large or fragile laboratory equipment between labs
* Support construction and refurbishment work in laboratories, including job allocation, supervision, input and quality control
* Carry out maintenance and repairs to building fabric and services, handling faults, inspection and escalation when required
* Plan and participate in preventative maintenance and repairs, including monitoring and fault identification
* Install, move, modify laboratory furniture and key services (e.g. compressed air, gases, cryogens, water, air handling, extraction systems, vacuum pumps)
* Distribute and replenish liquid nitrogen, dry ice and other gas stocks as required
* Use managed waste stream processes (including non-hazardous and recycling), following required record keeping
* Provide technical support for teaching practices across the estate, alongside Facilities or Laboratory Technicians
* Understand and support security and fire alarm systems, including activation and periodic testing
* Provide front-line emergency response during working hours, including incident management (including service shut down/rectification/isolation where needed)
* Support required admin tasks: follow relevant regulations, assist with risk assessment/method statements, and maintain maintenance/expenditure records
* Restock consumables and equipment using correct procedures and keep appropriate records
* Maintain strong working relationships across Chemistry (e.g. catering, reception, stores) and with academic and student stakeholders
What you'll bring:
* A C&G, HNC, HND, NVQ3 or equivalent trade qualification
* Demonstrable experience in servicing, troubleshooting and repairing smaller laboratory equipment, with mechanical/electrical repair capability
* Confidence using mechanical engineering and woodworking hand tools
* Clear knowledge of Health and Safety and building regulations
* Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Ability to work flexibly, organise your time, prioritise competing tasks, and deliver to deadlines and a high standard
* Knowledge of a building management system and PAT testing software
Additional information:
This is a full-time, on-site role in the centre of Oxford with no parking so you will need to use Park & Ride or direct bus, walk or cycle.
Salary range £32 - £37k
Hours are 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm but finish at 3pm on a Friday (No on call)
28 days Holiday + Xmas Shut Down + 8 Bank Holidays
If you're looking for a role that blends practical technical work, operational responsibility and real stakeholder impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our client's estate team in Oxford.
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