Facility Technician Apprentice

Become part of a team that keeps vital systems running at Boulby Underground Laboratory. This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to learn how to maintain and service complex mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in a wide range of environments.

What You’llBe Doingas an Apprentice Facility Technician at Boulby,you’llgain hands‑on experience in a unique underground environment while learning essential technical skills.

Your role will involve:

• Practical Operations:
  Driving forklifts and vehicles underground and on the surface, and working with cranes and lifting equipment
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Gathering and logging data, maintaining nitrogen systems, and learning how to manage compressed gases and cryogenic liquids
• Problem‑Solving:
  Helping identify and fix faults in air conditioning, water systems, extraction units and more
• Safety First:
  Supporting health and safety processes by creating risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Variety of Tasks:
  From emergency lighting and fire system checks to assisting with new plant installations alongside contractors
• World‑Class Science:
  Playing a key role in installing and supporting world‑leading scientific equipment used for cutting‑edge research.
  Learning Big Machinery:
  Operating MEWPs, scissor lifts, and other specialist equipment under supervision

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a broad skill set in facilities management while working in one of the UK’s most unique scientific environments.