Senior Building Services Technician (Fixed Term)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Building Services Technician to join their Facilities team. This full-time role involves general maintenance, testing, and support within a dynamic community. Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent experience, with a customer-focused approach and good communication skills. The position offers excellent benefits and a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to training

Family-friendly schemes

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctuality, flexibility, and composure under pressure are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks and testing.
• Undertake reactive and planned works.
• Provide cover for the Building Services Manager during absence.

Skills

Building maintenance

Alarm systems

Customer-focused approach

Good communication skills

Technical aptitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 vocational qualifications

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual to join our in-house Facilities team as a Building Services Technician at the Department of Zoology.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Zoology Department is a thriving, friendly, and dynamic community of researchers, students, professional services staff, and visitors passionate about exploring the natural world. The department is based across five buildings, including teaching areas, labs, offices, and the Museum of Zoology, mainly in Central Cambridge. We offer a welcoming work environment where you will feel valued, encouraged to develop, and supported to achieve your full potential.

The purpose of the position is to carry out general maintenance tasks, testing, porterage, and to undertake reactive and planned works, ensuring the highest standards are achieved.

This varied role requires good knowledge of building maintenance and alarm systems. The role holder will work closely with the Building Services Team, Estates Division, and specialist contractors. You will also provide cover for the Building Services Manager during their absence.

You should have a customer-focused approach, ideally experience in a similar role, and be IT literate (training will be provided). Experience working in a university or laboratory setting is advantageous but not required. You should have technical aptitude, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and good communication skills. Punctuality, flexibility, and composure under pressure are essential. You must be able to interact calmly with academic, research, professional staff, visitors, and external contractors.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 vocational qualifications or equivalent practical experience, demonstrating factual and theoretical knowledge in custodial work.

This full-time position requires on-site work Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary. As an employee, you will have access to excellent University of Cambridge benefits, including generous holiday allowance, maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, family-friendly schemes, pension scheme with employer contributions, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, access to training, and more.

If you possess the skills, experience, and personality to succeed in this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

This is a fixed-term position with funding available for two years. Successful candidates will undergo a health assessment after accepting an offer.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from BME backgrounds, as they are currently underrepresented in this role at our university. The university actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The university is committed to ensuring all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.