Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of a highly technical R&D facility. This hands-on role involves day-to-day maintenance across building services, utilities and specialist infrastructure, working closely with engineers and scientists.

You will diagnose faults, carry out basic electrical and mechanical repairs, support HVAC systems and BMS, manage spares, and assist with inspections.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in facilities/maintenance engineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

HVAC systems

BMS knowledge

Laboratory environment

Education

Technical qualification

Job description

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.

Key Responsibility Areas

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications

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.

What you’ll get

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.