Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Private healthcare

Cycle2Work scheme

Group Life Cover

Company pension scheme

Job summary

RoslinCT is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to support safe and reliable operations across Edinburgh BioQuarter and other sites. You will maintain building systems, utilities and facilities infrastructure, reporting into the Facilities Manager.

The role requires carrying out PMs, fault finding, HVAC support, BMS/EMS monitoring, and general maintenance tasks. A UK driving license and access to your own car are essential due to site travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in facilities maintenance or related field.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades.
• Experience with HVAC, BMS/EMS and building services.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Flexibility to work extended hours when workload demands.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and fault finding on building systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC to keep optimal environment.
• Monitor and operate building management and energy systems.
• Perform general maintenance including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and furniture moves.
• Conduct routine site checks and document compliance records.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and inspection records.

Skills

HVAC systems

BMS/EMS

Electrical & plumbing basics

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Job description

Location

Edinburgh BioQuarter, Shawfair, Penicuik, BioStore. As this position require travel to multiple sites, the successful applicant must have a UK driving license and access to own car.

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground-breaking science.

Find out more about what we do here!

Due to the nature and training requirements of this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK with sufficient permission to meet the needs of the position. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role under the Home Office restrictions.

Why join us?

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your new role

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our facilities and building services across multiple sites. Reporting into the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of building systems, utilities, and general facilities infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and a high standard of workplace environment.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, fault finding, and repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems to ensure optimal environmental conditions.
• Monitoring and operating Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) to maximise efficiency and performance.
• Performing general maintenance activities including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating and furniture/equipment moves.
• Conducting routine plant and facilities checks, identifying issues and ensuring timely resolution or escalation.
• Undertaking Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and maintain associated records.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.

About you

• A minimal of 3 years’ experience in facilities maintenance, building services, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple maintenance trades.
• Experience working with HVAC systems, BMS, EMS and general building services.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Flexibility with working hours; the post may involve extended hours on occasions due to workload, schedules or demands.

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.