At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain mechanical, electrical, and building systems in laboratory and office environments.
- Company: A fast-growing science and technology organisation developing a world-class campus in Oxford.
- Benefits: Offers travel allowance, private healthcare, life assurance, and an electric car scheme.
- Other info: On-call support required as part of the role.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative, advanced research environment supporting scientific discovery and innovation.
- Qualifications: Requires relevant qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Facilities Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36400 £ per year.
About the Role
This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on maintaining mechanical, electrical, and building systems across laboratory and office environments. Our client is a fast‑growing, ambitious science and technology organisation, developing a world‑class campus in Oxford to support breakthrough research and innovation. They're investing heavily into their ever‑expanding research centre and are seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to support the day‑to‑day operation of this complex research estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and building systems
- Diagnose faults and deliver repairs to plant, equipment, and infrastructure
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with health, safety, and compliance standards
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify potential issues
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of systems and equipment
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, including out‑of‑hours support via an on‑call rota
Essential Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Facilities Engineering (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
- Strong working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Highly organised, independent, and able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast‑paced environment
What's On Offer
This is a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative, technically advanced research environment where engineering plays a critical role in supporting scientific discovery and innovation.
- Travel allowance + bonus scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced holiday pay
- Electric Car Scheme
If you're ready to take the next step as a maintenance engineer, apply now or contact Hugo Oliver on 07947 648308 or email.
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Oxford employer: Carriera Limited
This ambitious organisation is investing heavily in its Oxford research centre, fostering innovation. Employees enjoy enhanced holiday pay and a supportive work environment focused on collaboration. The team is dedicated to advancing scientific research through engineering excellence.
