Building Maintenance Technician

Discovery Park; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and technology hub in the UK is looking for a Building Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep and functionality of facilities. The role involves a mix of painting, maintenance, and minor plumbing tasks. Applicants should have proven skills in building fabrication and be able to work independently. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including annual leave and on-site amenities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced overtime rate

Qualifications

• Competent craftsperson with proven skills in building fabrication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to scope and quote works accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site maintenance including painting and decorating.
• Manage office refurbishments and repairs.
• Report accidents and unsafe conditions promptly.

Skills

Building fabrication

General maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Motivation

IT literacy

Education

Apprenticeship in relevant field

Tools

Painting tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Position

Building Maintenance Technician at Discovery Park

Location

Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent

Role

Permanent

The closing date for applications for this role is Sunday 21st September 2025. All applications will be reviewed and shortlisted week commencing 22nd September 2025, and successful applicants will be contacted for Interview week commencing 29th September 2025.

At Discovery Park, we’re more than just a science park—we’re a thriving hub of life science and technology innovation. Our mission is to create the ideal environment for businesses to start, scale, and succeed. With a world-class infrastructure and a collaborative ecosystem, we provide “Space to discover, freedom to grow.”

We are deeply committed to continuous improvement and driving efficiencies in how we operate. We recognise that innovation and optimisation are fundamental to our success in meeting the evolving needs of our stakeholders and achieving our strategic objectives.

Our diverse workforce takes on the responsibility of delivering our plans and overseeing day-to-day operations. We recognise the importance of ensuring that our people are not only engaged and supported but also provided with opportunities for development and safe deployment within the business. This commitment allows us to realise the park’s vision effectively and sustainably.

As we continue to expand our impact, operational excellence is key to delivering a safe, efficient, and inspiring place to work. The Building Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in realising this ambition.

Main Purposes of the Job

As part of the Facilities and Site services you will provide expertise in building fabrication works to conduct all elements of Building Fabrication, either directly or through support of our selected contractors and internal teams.

Dedicated to maintaining high quality site appearances, you will bring a fine eye for detail to provide general painting and decorating within tenant demises and common areas of the buildings, support site services and the business development team in office refurbishments, assist low level plumbing tasks across our multi let facilities and undertake general maintenance tasks.

You will be personally accountable for ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining offices including but not limited to painting, decorating, floor box moves, carpet laying, equipment and furniture moving and/or installation.
• Building fabrication across communal areas, conference and meeting rooms, internal offices and lab spaces.
• Conducting lock changes, door adjustments and repairs, furniture moves, partitioning set ups and carpet replacements.
• Installations including but not limited to shelves, whiteboards, TV’s and blinds.
• Assisting with low level plumbing tasks across multi let facilities.
• Promptly and mandatorily reporting all accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions or practices.
• Scoping and quoting works for tenants as required.

Additional Duties

As required by the Business and/or directed by Management.

Essential

About Your Skills & Experience

• Competent craftsperson
• Proven skills in building fabrication and general maintenance
• Ability to problem solve and work to strict deadlines
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to interact and build relationships with people across all levels of the business
• Be motivated and able to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to organise resources to accomplish tasks and work collaboratively across functions
• Ability to scope and quote works accurately
• IT Literate as required for operational processes and procedures such as timesheets, job tickets and quotations.
• Demonstrable commitment to our Core Values.

Desirable

• Basic plumbing skills
• Apprenticeship trained
• At least 5 years’ experience within a building fabrication role

Remuneration And Benefits

Annual Salary: £27,840.90

• 10 days/8 shifts company sick pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discount and recognition platform
• On-site gym
• 10% discount at our onsite catering
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Benefits listed are based on working full-time and are subject to change.

The Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive. The job holder may be required to perform other related duties to meet the on-going needs of the Company.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]