Junior Maintenance Technician – Training Position
Location: Travel between sites will be required. (Oxford, Harwell, Abingdon)
We are looking for a motivated person to join Facilities Team based around
central Oxfordshire. This is an excellent entry level opportunity for someone who wants to start a
career in building maintenance, facilities operations, or engineering.
You don’t need years of experience — just a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a genuine
interest in hands on work. We will provide full training and support to help you develop your skills.
About the Role
As a Junior Maintenance Technician, you will work alongside experienced team members to help
keep our buildings running smoothly and safely. You’ll be trained in a wide range of tasks, from basic repairs to planned safety checks.
With training and supervision, you will:
– Carry out basic building repairs and general maintenance.
– Support routine inspections and testing, including fire alarms, emergency lighting,
and other safety equipment.
– Help complete logbooks, forms, and electronic records.
– Assist with the induction and supervision of external contractors.
– Respond to general helpdesk requests such as meeting room setups or moving
furniture.
– Assist with small projects, including office/lab moves and refurbishments.
– Take part in an out of hours on call rota once fully trained
Essential qualities:
– A genuine interest in maintenance, engineering, or practical hands on work.
– Good problem solving instincts and a willingness to learn from experienced
colleagues.
– Confidence using hand tools (or a desire to learn).
– Able to carry out manual handling, such as moving equipment or furniture.
– Good communication skills and a friendly, respectful approach with colleagues and
contractors.
– Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently once trained.
– Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
– A full driving license (or working toward one).
Desirable (but not required — full training given):
– Any experience helping with DIY, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or building tasks.
– Experience in a facilities or maintenance environment.
– Basic understanding of planned preventative maintenance.
– Knowledge of health & safety, risk assessments, or permits to work.
– Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook especially).
– Experience in a lab or scientific workplace.
– Full clean driving license
– Own vehicle
Working Hours
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00 (1 hour lunch).
Overtime and callout work will occasionally be required once fully trained.
Travel between sites is expected.
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