Maintenance Technician - MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Futures Job Shop 002; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research laboratory is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their Estates and Facilities team in Cambridge. The role involves both electrical and mechanical maintenance responsibilities, providing essential support for building systems. Candidates should have a recognised apprenticeship, experience with steam systems, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Must live within a 30 mile radius for on-call duties.
• Experience with risk assessments for work activities.
• Understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned and preventive maintenance on plant systems.
• Liaise with end users to plan maintenance works.
• Oversee steam boilers and systems operation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Competent IT user

Ability to plan and prioritise work

Understanding of statutory maintenance requirements

Education

Recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certificate

Formal training/qualifications relating to steam boilers

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Maintenance Technician - MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

About

Launched in April 2018, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

As a member of the Estates and Facilities team at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) you will be working as a Maintenance Technician. Dependant on your experience and expertise, your focus will be either electrical or mechanical. In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical or mechanical servicing and repairs at the main LMB building and other LMB sites on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus. The workload is varied, and priorities can change at short notice. Training and development will be provided to assist you with your job responsibilities.

• Providing planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on plant systems and services.
• Undertaking works on behalf of the Estates & Facilities team including supervising external service providers and contractors
• Liaising with end users to plan maintenance works or project works as required.
• Operating the computer‑controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics, taking the appropriate action to resolve these.
• Overseeing the operation of the steam boilers and systems. Steam is used extensively throughout our sites and training will be given as required.
• Assisting with the training and mentoring of apprentices.
• On‑call duties approximately 6‑8 weeks per annum on a rota basis, responding to callouts when off‑site, including weekend. You will receive an additional payment when on‑call/call out.

Working relationships:

Reporting to the Services Coordinator and part of the Estates and Facilities team.

Interacting with external service providers and contractors.

• Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence holder.
• Must live within a 30 mile radius in order to reach sites in a reasonable time when on‑call/call out.
• Experience of completing risk assessments for work activities.
• Formal training/qualifications relating to steam boilers, including analysis of steam systems and boiler water treatment.
• Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certificate.
• Experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems
• Good working knowledge of engineering services coupled with a good understanding of all aspects of building maintenance.
• Experience of using a Building Management System (BMS).
• An understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Competent IT user.
• An understanding of statutory maintenance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work without or under limited supervision.
• Ability to use initiative when required.

Additional Information

UKRI values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities. UKRI is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equalities and diversity leadership and management.

You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:

• Code of Conduct
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
• Health and Safety policy
• Data Protection policy

How to apply

For further information or to apply please contact

The closing date for this job offer is on 24/12/2025