Junior Maintenance Technician

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 With training and support, you will:

• 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
  
  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
What We Offer
• 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