An opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Technician to join the team at UK Biocentre, a not-for-profit organisation that provides world leading sample management and high-capacity bioprocessing. You will play a key role in the team, providing assistance to the Facilities Department in the maintenance of the facility.
You will receive a salary of £30,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience plus a pension scheme, 26 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service), holiday buy/sell scheme, cycle to work scheme, free car parking onsite, Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a reward gateway offering discounts and cashback.
You will be working Monday-Friday, 10:00-18:00, with on-call 1 in 4 weekends.
As Facilities Technician at UK Biocentre, you will support the Facilities Department by:
- Executing a planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme for all company buildings and utilities.
- Conducting routine checks and inspections of facilities and equipment, including fault finding, problem-solving, and minor repairs (e.g., Air Handling Units, Air Conditioning Units).
- Performing minor installations and repairs (electrical, plumbing, woodwork, and decorating), planned and executed to minimise risk or inconvenience to others.
- Ensuring an adequate supply of spare parts on site for commonly used items or those with a long lead time.
- Contacting and assisting external contractors as required.
- Reporting all major breakdowns, significant problems, repair requirements, delays, or machine downtime to relevant personnel promptly.
- Setting up conference rooms for meetings and assisting with office moves, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Responding to emails and face-to-face requests from staff for repairs or troubleshooting building issues.
- Travelling to the UK Biocentre Oxford site approximately once a month to undertake facilities work.
- Assisting with the upkeep of grounds, roadways, and car parks.
- Joining the facilities on-call team to respond to emergencies, typically covering one week in every four.
- Maintaining a proactive approach to building maintenance.
At UK Biocentre, we're looking for a Facilities Technician with:
- Relevant Level 3 City & Guilds Qualification (i.e. Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry)
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths' and English.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Basic understanding of health and safety and its application to the working environment.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite of software (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet).
- A knowledge of manual handling and the ability to lift and carry objects.
- Full UK driving license.
All UK Biocentre staff will be aware of and work in accordance with the quality policy, relevant quality objectives and hold accountability to their contribution to the effectiveness of the quality management system, including understanding the benefits of improved performance and the implications of not conforming with the quality management system requirements.
In order to ensure that UK Biocentre remains free from any undue commercial, financial or other pressures that could adversely affect the quality of the work undertaken; the organisation commits to the highest ethical standards. All staff are expected to operate with integrity if ever subjected to external pressures while handling client's diagnostic samples and must at every opportunity, safeguard and protect the confidentiality of all sensitive information.
To uphold the health and safety all individuals working for or visiting UK Biocentre are committed to the Health and Safety Policy and to the implementation and maintenance of the highest standards in accordance with health, safety, and welfare across the business. All staff are expected to adhere to the company policies and share this commitment to work together to achieve excellence.
To apply for this role as Facilities Technician at UK Biocentre, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks from the date of your application then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.