Repair and Maintenance Technician

The Ellison Institute Of Technology (eit); Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience +Travel

Bonus

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

The Ellison Institute Of Technology (EIT) in Oxford seeks a skilled Repair and Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, repairs and preventative care across multiple sites. You’ll diagnose faults, complete tasks to high standards, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with contractors.

Based in Oxfordshire, the role requires traveling between sites, five days a week onsite, and occasional out-of-hours cover.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or handyperson role.
• Ability to travel between sites across Oxfordshire and work five days per week onsite.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general maintenance and repair duties across multiple sites (plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry).
• Diagnose and resolve facility-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and building codes.
• Collaborate with other departments and external contractors to meet business requirements.
• Regularly stock and manage tools, materials and supplies for all jobs.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and visitors and respond to maintenance requests.
• Maintain detailed records of completed work and maintenance schedules.
• Manage contractor engagement across all sites and review department SOPs and risk assessments.
• Attend to out-of-hours maintenance needs and participate in on-call rota as required.

Skills

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Education

Electrical/plumbing certification

Tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Carpentry tools

Painting tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Repair and Maintenance Technician to provide maintenance, repair, and general upkeep services across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality finishes across a variety of tasks. This role requires someone who is proactive, efficient, and able to maintain the highest standards of service while ensuring the functionality and safety of the facilities.,

• Performing a wide range of general maintenance and repair duties including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and minor construction work. Laboratory and clinic settings will form part of the working environment.
• Quickly diagnosing and resolving minor facility-related issues such as electrical faults, plumbing leaks, and mechanical malfunctions.
• Ensuring all work is compliant and adheres to health and safety regulations, building codes, and company policies.
• Working closely with other departments and external contractors to support business requirements.
• Regular stock management, Keeping track of tools, materials, and supplies to ensure that necessary items are available for all jobs.
• Providing excellent customer service to staff and visitors by responding promptly to maintenance or facility requests and ensuring satisfactory completion.
• Maintaining detailed records of completed work, repairs, and maintenance schedules for future reference.
• Managing contractor management across all sites.
• Implementing and reviewing of department SOP's and procedures for the control of facilities and plant.
• Implementing and reviewing of facility Risk assessments for routine activities on a routine basis.
• Out of hours cover: To provide out of hours cover for weekend and evening working to cover business requirements when this is needed (scheduled for non-urgent work).
• On-Call: To be able to participate, if required, in any on-call Rota required to provide out of hours response and site attendance.
• Proven experience in a facilities maintenance or handyperson role.
• Broad knowledge of general maintenance areas such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and painting.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and efficiently resolve problems, escalating issues as needed.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and compliance requirements for facility management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple sites.
• Valid' driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between sites.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to anticipate maintenance needs.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Certification in electrical, plumbing, or another relevant field.
• Ability to use tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Basic IT skills for record-keeping and communication.
• A clear understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses, with a commitment to continuous improvement., You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of Oxford.
• Flexibility with hours may be required, including the ability to respond to urgent maintenance needs outside of regular working hours.
• Physical requirements include lifting, standing, bending, and other manual labour tasks.
• This position requires travel to multiple sites across Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will be required onsite 5 days per week (Monday to Friday).

At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas:

• Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Managing CO
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at www.eit.org .

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: Dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!