Facilities Maintenance Technician, Oxford

Berry Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join a client's team in Oxford. The successful candidate will have proven experience in facilities maintenance, with skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. Responsibilities include general maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and excellent customer service. The role requires travel across multiple sites and flexibility in working hours, including on-call support for urgent tasks. A valid driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a handyperson role.
• Broad skills across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, and minor construction.
• Ensure all work meets high-quality finish standards and safety regulations.
• Diagnose and resolve minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Description :

Berry Recruitment are now recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our client’s growing team.

Role

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Department

Facilities

Reports to

Senior Engineer

Location

Multiple Oxford sites (travel required)

Days

Monday - Friday

Hours

Full Time (plus call outs)

Salary

£32,000 - £37,000

About our Client

Our client is dedicated to transforming groundbreaking science into solutions that address humanity’s most urgent challenges. From health and medical science to sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, they operate across four high-impact global endeavours.

Key Responsibilities of the Repair and Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Carry out a wide range of general handyman tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and minor construction.
• Work safely within regulated laboratory and clinical environments.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work meets high-quality finish standards.
• Follow all health & safety regulations, building codes, and internal policies.
• Conduct and support implementation and routine review of SOPs and facility risk assessments.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Diagnose and resolve minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues.
• Escalate issues as required and work proactively to prevent future problems.

Collaboration & Customer Service

• Work closely with internal teams and external contractors.
• Provide excellent service by responding promptly to maintenance requests.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.

Operational Support

• Manage and track tools, materials, and supplies.
• Participate in out-of-hours work when required for scheduled non-urgent tasks.
• Join the on-call rota if required to support urgent callouts.
• Support contractor management across all sites.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a handyperson role.
• Broad skills across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Strong understanding of compliance and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Travel required across Oxford sites.
• Flexibility with hours, including occasional out-of-hours response.
• Physical requirements include lifting, bending, standing, and manual tasks.

Desirable Skills

• Certifications in electrical, plumbing, or related trades.
• Ability to use tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Basic IT ski