Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a highly technical R&D facility. Working closely with engineers and scientists, you will take responsibility for day‑to‑day maintenance activities across the building, utilities and specialist infrastructure, helping to ensure minimal downtime and a well‑run facility.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, takes ownership, and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced technical environment.

The role is located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and requires full on‑site presence.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across building services and facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair faults, completing small mechanical, electrical and plumbing works in-house.
• Support the maintenance and uptime of HVAC systems and specialist environments (e.g. laboratories, controlled areas).
• Maintain site spares, tools and workshops, ensuring critical parts are available when needed.
• Support statutory inspections, compliance checks and general facilities housekeeping.
• Work closely with R&D teams to plan maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Support other Facilities, R&D and admin staff around general administration, procurement, goods in/out, utilities, coordination and compliance activities.

• Proven hands‑on experience in a facilities or maintenance engineering role.
• Ability to undertake basic electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Experience working in a laboratory, R&D or high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, building management systems (BMS) or specialist facility infrastructure.
• Relevant technical qualifications or trade background.

This role is ideal for a candidate experienced in facilities maintenance and operation excited by the prospect of working in a highly technical environment alongside skilled scientific professionals. The successful candidate will be comfortable hands‑on with HVAC equipment and facility systems, and possess a can‑do attitude to keep the facility running.

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work‑life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling‑up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.