Mechanical Facilities Technician
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Salary: £33,419- £37,582per annum + additional discretionary £5k per annum, dependant on skills and experience with separate overtime and on-call allowance
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week)
Contract Type: Open ended
About Us
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research.As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support several research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to take your training to the next level, whilst contributing to the work of a world-class medical research organisation?
We have an exciting opportunity at Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell to join our expanding Engineering and Estates Team.
For the right individual, potential training opportunities could include:
Mechanical Engineering C&G 9209-01
Heating and Ventilation 6188
HNC/HND Mechanical / Building Services
BSc (Hons)
We are excited to offer the role of Mechanical Facilities Technician. We are looking for a confident, motivated, hands-on and positive individual who has experience working with a range of piped systems and plant. The role is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and management of mechanical site services. The role will undertake general mechanical repairs, maintenance, installation and fault-finding to the estate.
The role is based on a single site, located on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot.All tools, PPE and uniform are provided, and overtime is available with a generous annual leave allowance and employee benefits. xiskglj
Benefits:
Progressive employer all training provided
Overtime available
PPE, tools, and uniform provided
32.5 days annual leave
Free parking
Subsidised canteen
Excellent transport links
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and be part of a team dedicated to ground-breaking research, we would love to hear from you. For full details and to apply: Mechanical Facilities Technician - UKRI Careers
Please quote reference MLC 2813.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 27 September 2026
Mechanical Facilities Technician in Oxford employer: Medical Research Council – Mary Lyon Centre
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a leading genetics research facility in Oxfordshire. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide numerous training opportunities and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our competitive salary package, including discretionary bonuses and allowances, reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the field.
Contact Details:
Medical Research Council – Mary Lyon Centre Recruitment Team
