Senior Building Technician

If you're someone who enjoys keeping spaces running safely, smoothly and to a high standard-especially in an environment that supports research and teaching-this is a role where your hands‑on skills and organisation genuinely make a difference.

My client is hiring for a proactive Senior Building Technician to support the day-to-day operations of the estate, working closely with the Building Manager and a wider team.

• Help oversee day‑to‑day building operations to ensure research and teaching support services run efficiently
• Install, maintain and support research equipment‑liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed
• Manage movement and relocation of large or fragile laboratory equipment between labs
• Support construction and refurbishment work in laboratories, including job allocation, supervision, input and quality control
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to building fabric and services, handling faults, inspection and escalation when required
• Plan and participate in preventative maintenance and repairs, including monitoring and fault identification
• Install, move, modify laboratory furniture and key services (e.g. compressed air, gases, cryogens, water, air handling, extraction systems, vacuum pumps)
• Distribute and replenish liquid nitrogen, dry ice and other gas stocks as required
• Use managed waste stream processes (including non‑hazardous and recycling), following required record keeping
• Provide technical support for teaching practices across the estate, alongside Facilities or Laboratory Technicians
• Understand and support security and fire alarm systems, including activation and periodic testing
• Provide front‑line emergency response during working hours, including incident management (including service shut down/rectification/isolation where needed)
• Support required admin tasks: follow relevant regulations, assist with risk assessment/method statements, and maintain maintenance/expenditure records
• Restock consumables and equipment using correct procedures and keep appropriate records
• Maintain strong working relationships across Chemistry (e.g. catering, reception, stores) and with academic and student stakeholders

• A C&G, HNC, HND, NVQ3 or equivalent trade qualification
• Demonstrable experience in servicing, troubleshooting and repairing smaller laboratory equipment, with mechanical/electrical repair capability
  
  Confidence using mechanical engineering and woodworking hand tools
• Clear knowledge of Health and Safety and building regulations
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work flexibly, organise your time, prioritise competing tasks, and deliver to deadlines and a high standard
• Knowledge of a building management system and PAT testing software

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.

Salary range £32 - £37k

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

If you're looking for a role that blends practical technical work, operational responsibility and real stakeholder impact, we'd love to hear from you.