Building Facilities Technician in Oxford

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-orientated 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 & 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.