Maintenance Technician - Operations Group - Estates And Facilities

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – part-time, 2 days per week. Starting salary £33,419 – £37,582 per annum (pro-rata) plus opportunities for paid overtime.

Location:

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK.

The LMB is an internationally recognised scientific research institution. We are recruiting a part-time Maintenance Engineer to join the Estates and Facilities team on Thursdays and Fridays on a fixed term contract. You will provide electrical or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services. You will operate the Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics and take appropriate actions to resolve them.

You will oversee the operation of steam boilers and systems; steam is used extensively throughout the sites and training will be provided as required.

The LMB buildings on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus must be maintained and kept fully operational 24/7 to meet scientific requirements. Availability for on-call out-of-hours approximately 6–8 weeks (pro-rata) per year on a rota basis is required. A UK driving licence is essential, and you must live within a 45-minute drive of the main LMB building. Paid overtime opportunities are also available.

• Provide electrical or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services.
• Operate the Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor, diagnose faults, and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Oversee the operation of steam boilers and related systems; training will be provided as required.

• Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold equivalent qualifications.
• Experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems and using a BMS.
• Good working knowledge of engineering services and building maintenance; understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Competent IT user, a team player, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must hold a UK driving licence and live within a 45-minute drive of the main LMB building.
• Salary at the higher end of the advertised scale may be offered to candidates with substantial experience.

• On-site parking, cycle enclosures, excellent public transport links.
• Staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities.
• Defined benefit pension scheme and holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (pro-rata) including bank holidays and privilege days.
• Training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.
• Disability inclusive employer; support for adjustments in the application process is available.
• UKRI context:
  The LMB is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Closing date: 16 February 2026. Final appointments will be subject to pre-employment screening. We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society and particularly welcome women, minority ethnic, and disabled candidates to apply. For information about the application process or any adjustments you may require, please contact us.