Senior Building Technician
Full-Time | On-Site
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Building Technician to support the operation and maintenance of a busy scientific estate. Reporting to the Building Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring research, teaching, and support facilities operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
This varied, hands-on role combines building maintenance, laboratory support, contractor management, and technical problem-solving across multiple buildings within a scientific environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory and research equipment.
- Support laboratory refurbishment and construction projects, including contractor supervision.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to building fabric, infrastructure, and laboratory services.
- Install and maintain systems including compressed air, gas, water, extraction, and vacuum services.
- Manage stocks of liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and gases.
- Support building security, fire alarm systems, and emergency response activities.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain maintenance records, inventories, and procurement activities.
- Work closely with academics, technical staff, contractors, and facilities teams to support operational delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
- City & Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent technical qualification.
- Experience maintaining and repairing mechanical, or electrical equipment.
- Strong practical maintenance skills and experience using engineering hand tools.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Building Management Systems (BMS), and PAT testing software.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with compressed air, vacuum, gas, water, or cryogenic systems.
- Vacuum and rotary pump maintenance experience.
- Contractor supervision experience.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Advanced maintenance and repair skills.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a professional technical services team supporting world-class research and teaching facilities. You’ll enjoy a varied role where your technical expertise directly contributes to the success of a dynamic scientific environment.
Apply Now
If you have a background in facilities, engineering, laboratory services, or technical maintenance and are looking for a rewarding and diverse role, we would welcome your application.
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