Building Facilities Technician in Oxford

The Building Facilities Technician role in Oxford involves hands-on maintenance across laboratory and building services, supporting daily operations at a client site through Manpower UK. Duties include planned servicing of plant equipment, installation and setup of research apparatus, and liaison with academic and technical staff. Refurbishment and fit-out tasks also feature. This permanent position offers a salary from £28,437 to £32,108 annually, with a standard working pattern. The work suits someone methodical, practical, and comfortable troubleshooting varied issues. You will join an integrated facilities management team, ensuring premises remain operational and compliant for occupants. Prior experience in a similar technical role is advantageous, alongside sound communication skills. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and keeping busy environments running smoothly, this is a fantastic opportunity to support the day-to-day maintenance of laboratory and building services at our client's site in Oxford.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance, repairs and servicing across laboratory and building environments
• Support the provision, installation and setup of research equipment, liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed
• Carry out planned maintenance on plant and equipment
• Help with refurbishment and fit-out activities in buildings, supporting construction tasks as required
• Maintain and repair building fabric, including redecoration, plumbing, carpentry, and upkeep of grounds and external services
• Install, move and modify laboratory and office furniture; assist with service installation and modifications (mechanical, electrical and air handling systems such as compressed air, gases, water, air-conditioning, extraction systems and vacuum pipe work)
• Support the distribution of cryogens and bottled laboratory gases as required (including Dry Ice, Liquid Nitrogen and bottled lab gases)
• Dispose of surplus equipment and materials (including hazardous chemical and other waste) in line with procedures
• Contribute to emergency readiness by understanding the operation of fire and security alarms and providing assistance when required
• Use P-Mac Facilities Management software to record works, maintenance activity and parts used
• Maintain building material and laboratory consumables stock (e.g. dry ice and compressed gas cylinders), including timely ordering from suppliers
• Follow statutory regulations relevant to laboratory services activity, ensuring safe working practices at all times

What you'll bring:

• Basic computer literacy, with the ability to operate email and Word, and navigate basic applications (training available internally for tools such as Excel and Outlook)
• Strong DIY skills - comfortable switching between small tasks (like light bulb changes) and supporting smaller building projects confidently
• Confidence using mechanical engineering and woodworking hand tools
• A clear understanding of Health and Safety at Work principles
• An organised approach to work, with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
• A flexible, service-oriented mindset - able to cover for others and support staff, students and visitors
• Good physical fitness for working around a large, multi-level building, including moving items such as furniture, equipment and gas cylinders
• Ability to work both unaccompanied and as part of a team
• Good written and oral communication skills

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 and Ride or direct bus, walk or cycle. 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.