If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and keeping busy environments running smoothly, this is a fantastic opportunity to support the day-to-day maintenance of laboratory and building services at our client’s site in Oxford.
You’ll work as part of the integrated facilities management team-helping ensure equipment and buildings are professionally maintained, serviced on time, and ready for the people who rely on them.
What you'll be doing:
• Assist with day-to-day maintenance, repairs and servicing across laboratory and building environments
• Support the provision, installation and setup of research equipment, liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed
• Carry out planned maintenance on plant and equipment
• Help with refurbishment and fit-out activities in buildings, supporting construction tasks as required
• Maintain and repair building fabric, including redecoration, plumbing, carpentry, and upkeep of grounds and external services
• Install, move and modify laboratory and office furniture; assist with service installation and modifications (mechanical, electrical and air handling systems such as compressed air, gases, water, air-conditioning, extraction systems and vacuum pipe work)
• Support the distribution of cryogens and bottled laboratory gases as required
(including Dry Ice, Liquid Nitrogen and bottled lab gases)
• Dispose of surplus equipment and materials (including hazardous chemical and other waste) in line with procedures
• Contribute to emergency readiness by understanding the operation of fire and security alarms and providing assistance when required
• Use P-Mac Facilities Management software to record works, maintenance activity and parts used
• Maintain building material and laboratory consumables stock (e.g. dry ice and compressed gas cylinders), including timely ordering from suppliers
• Follow statutory regulations relevant to laboratory services activity, ensuring safe working practices at all times

What you'll bring:
• Basic computer literacy, with the ability to operate email and Word, and navigate basic applications (training available internally for tools such as Excel and Outlook)
• Strong DIY skills-comfortable switching between small tasks (like light bulb changes) and supporting smaller building projects confidently
• Confidence using mechanical engineering and woodworking hand tools
• A clear understanding of Health and Safety at Work principles
• An organised approach to work, with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
• A flexible, service-oriented mindset-able to cover for others and support staff, students and visitors
• Good physical fitness for working around a large, multi-level building, including moving items such as furniture, equipment and gas cylinders
• Ability to work both unaccompanied and as part of a team
• Good written and oral communication skills

Additional information:
This is a full-time, on-site role in the centre of Oxford with no parking so you will need to use Park & Ride or direct bus, walk or cycle.
Hours are 36.5 hours, Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm but finish at 3pm on a Friday (No on call)
28 days Holiday + Xmas Shut Down + 8 Bank Holidays

Are you ready to make a tangible difference to a working research environment?
Apply now to join a team where your practical skills and safety mindset truly matter.