Maintenance Technician

Medical Research Council; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in London is searching for two skilled Maintenance Technicians. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of a state-of-the-art facility, performing maintenance and repairs, and supervising external contractors. Ideal candidates should have experience in building maintenance within a scientific environment and possess relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a defined pension scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days holiday plus 2.5 privilege days

Family friendly policies

Health and Wellbeing Support

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance with a mechanical or electrical focus.
• Ability to plan works according to health and safety requirements.
• Experience supervising external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the state-of-the-art building.
• Responsible for reactive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
• Monitor building management system for repairs and projects.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Good communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Supervision of contractors

Education

Recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Technicians x 2

Research Environment (Estates)

Salary: 37,752 - 39,768 inclusive of London allowance.

Permanent, full time

London, UK

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. LMS is one of three directly funded MRC research institutes and enjoys close links with our partners at Imperial College London and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

About the role

It is an exciting time to join LMS as we have recently moved into a new state-of-the-art building. We are looking for a skilled professional to ensure its smooth operation. As a key member of our Estates team, you will be responsible for reactive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair to support science delivery and vital building operations. You will also play a crucial role in monitoring our building management system to proactively identify and oversee essential repair and project works. The post holder will also be expected to induct and supervise service providers.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance, ideally within a scientific setting, with either a mechanical or electrical focus. Good communication skills are essential for planning works whilst taking into account health & safety requirements and the needs of the building users. You are expected to have experience in supervising external contractors and have completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold equivalent qualifications.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits

How to apply

For full details of these posts and to complete an online application, visit Maintenance Technician LMS 2670 - Medical Research Council and upload your CV, names and contacts of two references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification) Please quote reference number LMS 2670

Closing date: 10 August

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff