Junior Maintenance Technician

Company: Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

You’ll work alongside experienced technicians to help keep our buildings safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role offers exposure to a wide range of maintenance and facilities tasks, giving you a strong foundation for your future career.

What You’ll Learn & Do

  • Carry out basic building repairs and general maintenance
  • Support routine inspections and testing (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting)
  • Maintain records, logbooks, and electronic systems
  • Assist with contractor supervision and inductions
  • Respond to helpdesk requests (e.g. room setups, furniture moves)
  • Support small projects such as office or lab moves and refurbishments
  • Join an out-of-hours on-call rota once fully trained

We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on individual to join our Facilities Team as a Junior Maintenance Technician. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in building maintenance, facilities management, or engineering. No extensive experience required — just the right attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn. We’ll provide full training and ongoing support to help you grow.

Essential

  • Interest in maintenance, engineering, or practical work
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Basic problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable using tools (or eager to learn)
  • Physically able to carry out manual tasks
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
  • Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Full driving licence (or working towards one)

Desirable (not required)

  • Any DIY, mechanical, electrical, or building experience
  • Facilities or maintenance experience
  • Understanding of planned preventative maintenance
  • Awareness of health & safety practices
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook)
  • Experience in lab or scientific environments
  • Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

Work Schedule

  • 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (08:00–17:00, with 1-hour lunch)
  • Occasional overtime and call-out work once trained
  • Travel between sites required

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Sick pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Full training and career development support
  • Friendly, supportive team environment
  • Free refreshments and access to a subsidised café
  • Free on-site parking

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Posted: July 13th, 2026