Mechanical and Electrical Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Title

Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Salary

up to £16.50 per hour, dependent on experience

Hours

Full-time, (40 hours), permanent

Overview

Life Facilities Team manages and maintains the buildings and physical environment within which Life and its associated elements operate. It generates income from renting space to tenants within the Centre and from the operation of the Times Square Multi-storey car park, which has 635 spaces.

Responsibilities

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our busy in-house facilities team. Working to the Mechanical and Electrical Manager, you will ensure building systems across the portfolio are kept fully operational and well maintained to support delivery of key activities on site, including research undertaken by our principal tenants, Newcastle University and the NHS. Duties include carrying out planned works and reactive repairs, which may involve out of hours working. The post holder will work closely with a team of external contractors and monitor compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), policies and procedures.

Qualifications

We are seeking someone with proven experience in mechanical and electrical services, who has completed a recognised NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline. You will have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, building management systems (BMS), competent IT skills and be a good communicator. A team player, well‑organised and with a flexible, self‑motivated approach is essential.

Benefits

Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.

DBS

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.

Application Deadline

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by 18 January 2026.

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Equal Opportunities

The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work Scheme.