We are seeking a skilled and proactive Facilities Technician to support the maintenance, operation and safety of a busy research environment. This varied role combines building maintenance, facilities management, workshop support and technical assistance to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the department.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £14.98 per hour + holiday pay
Key Duties:
- Carry out building inspections, maintenance tasks and minor repairs, reporting issues and coordinating remedial work where required
- Liaise with contractors, engineers and Estates teams to support maintenance and facilities projects
- Monitor and maintain building systems, including lighting, fire alarms, access control and safety equipment
- Support goods handling, office moves, room reconfigurations and event preparations
- Participate in an on-call rota for emergency response outside normal working hours
- Repair and maintain laboratory equipment and specialist systems, providing technical support to users
- Maintain workshop facilities, equipment and documentation, ensuring safe working practices and appropriate risk assessments
- Support maintenance of access control systems, portable appliance testing (PAT) and departmental vehicles
- Assist with health and safety compliance within laboratory and workshop environments
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of facilities management and customer service
Selection Criteria:
- Experience working within a facilities management or building maintenance environment
- Technical knowledge of building maintenance and repair
- Understanding of health and safety requirements within laboratory or industrial settings
- Experience carrying out or working to risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to respond calmly to emergencies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to produce clear written documentation, including method statements and maintenance records
Vacancy ID: 23645
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service