On-Site Lab & Building Technician — 36.5h Oxford

Manpower Group (UK); Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day lab and building upkeep at our Oxford site. You will assist with repairs, equipment setup and planned maintenance across lab and building environments, liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed.

You will also help with refurbishment, furniture installation, and complex maintenance tasks such as mechanical and electrical services, gas distribution, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• General practical maintenance experience across labs and buildings.
• Comfort with manual tasks, basic software use and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow procedures and work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance, repairs and servicing across laboratory and building environments.
• Support provision, installation and setup of research equipment with academic/technical colleagues.
• Carry out planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Help refurbishment and fit-out activities in buildings and support construction tasks as needed.
• Maintain building fabric including redecoration, plumbing, carpentry and grounds upkeep.
• Install/move/modify lab and office furniture and service installations (mechanical, electrical, air handling).
• Support distribution of cryogens and bottled laboratory gases when required.
• Dispose of surplus equipment in line with procedures.
• Contribute to emergency readiness and understanding of alarms and safety procedures.
• Use P-Mac FM software to record works and parts used.
• Maintain stock of building materials and lab consumables; order from suppliers as needed.
• Follow statutory regulations for laboratory services and safe working practices.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

DIY skills

Mechanical tools

Safety awareness

Organization

Flexibility

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Communication

Tools

P-Mac Facilities Management

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day lab and building upkeep at our Oxford site. You will assist with repairs, equipment setup and planned maintenance across lab and building environments, liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed.

You will also help with refurbishment, furniture installation, and complex maintenance tasks such as mechanical and electrical services, gas distribution, and safety compliance.