Maintenance Engineer

Job Overview

Maintenance Engineer.

Starting Salary 33,419 - 37,582 per annum (plus opportunities for paid overtime).

Location:

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

Employment:
Open-ended, full-time, permanent contract.

• Provide electrical or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services.
• Operate the computer‑controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics and take appropriate action to resolve faults.
• Oversee the operation of steam boilers and systems; steam is used extensively across sites and training will be given as required.
• Maintain the LMB buildings on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus to keep them fully operational 24/7.
• Be available on‑call out‑of‑hours approximately 6‑8 weeks per year on a rota basis.
• Possess a UK driving licence and live within 45 minutes of the main LMB building.

• Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold equivalent qualifications.
• Experience 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, and an understanding of HVAC systems.
• Competent IT user and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• For candidates with substantial experience, higher end of salary scale may be offered.

• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days).
• Generous employee discount scheme.
• On‑site parking, cycle enclosures, and excellent public transport links.
• Staff restaurant with roof terrace, access to a Campus nursery, sports and social facilities.
• Training and development opportunities, including support towards role‑related qualifications.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. Women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates are particularly encouraged to apply as they are currently under‑represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require.

3 August 2026.