On-Site Facilities Maintenance Assistant

UKRI; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,772 - 30,032; Full time

Job summary

UKRI seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day operation of facilities on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus. You will work within the Estates and Facilities team to maintain a safe, functional workplace for researchers, staff and visitors.

Role requires full-time attendance on site with basic IT skills and experience in general maintenance. Training and teamwork are emphasized alongside safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Essential: recognised qualification in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, trade skills, or equivalent experience.
• Good practical skills for minor repair and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining a safe, functional and well-presented workplace.
• Support Estates colleagues, contractors and service teams for smooth facility operations.
• Undertake general maintenance and repair tasks in labs, offices, and animal holding environments.
• Carry out painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing or electrical tasks as needed.
• Assist with stock control and maintenance records.

Skills

Practical maintenance

Teamwork

Health & Safety

IT skills

Education

Maintenance/ trades qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UKRI seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day operation of facilities on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus. You will work within the Estates and Facilities team to maintain a safe, functional workplace for researchers, staff and visitors.

Role requires full-time attendance on site with basic IT skills and experience in general maintenance. Training and teamwork are emphasized alongside safety compliance.