Senior Building Facilities Technician

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Chemistry Department is recruiting a Senior Building Facilities Technician to support day-to-day operation of the Chemistry estate on Mansfield Road, Oxford. You will undertake installation and maintenance of research equipment, care for building fabric, and support mechanical, electrical and laboratory systems, working independently or as part of a team.

Reporting to the Building Manager, you will respond to planned maintenance and reactive issues, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualification in a relevant area with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical systems and a range of tools.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations is essential.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain research equipment and building fabric to support teaching and research.
• Respond to planned maintenance and reactive issues across the estate.
• Coordinate with contractors and liaise with academic staff and colleagues.
• Support safety, alarms and building management systems where required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Health & safety

Education

C&G/HNC/HND/NVQ3

Tools

Building management systems

Gases systems

Vacuum systems

Air handling

Job description

Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA

The University of Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world, and the Department of Chemistry is looking to recruit a Senior Building Facilities Technician.

About the role

As Senior Building Facilities Technician, you will support the day-to-day operation of the Chemistry estate, ensuring that facilities and support services for research and teaching run efficiently.

Reporting to the Building Manager, you will undertake a broad range of practical and technical tasks, including installation and maintenance of research equipment, maintenance and repair of building fabric, and support for mechanical, electrical and laboratory systems. You will work both independently and as part of a team, often without direct supervision, to resolve issues and maintain a safe and effective working environment.

The role involves hands-on technical work, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and responding to both planned maintenance and reactive issues across the estate. You will also contribute to the safe operation of the building, including responding to incidents and supporting security and alarm systems where required.

About you

You will have a recognised technical qualification (C&G, HNC, HND, NVQ3 or equivalent) in a relevant area, along with practical experience of maintenance, repair and troubleshooting in a building services or laboratory environment.

You will demonstrate strong hands-on technical skills, with experience of mechanical or electrical systems and the ability to use a wide range of tools and equipment. A good of understanding o health and safety regulations is essential.

You will be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities, with a flexible approach to supporting a busy research environment. Strong communication skills are important, as you will liaise with academic staff, students, contractors and colleagues across the department.

Experience of working in a laboratory or research settings, and familiarity with building management systems or specialist services (e.g. gases, vacuum systems or air handling) would be beneficial.

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• 38 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and 5 closure days at Christmas)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket loans

This post is full-time (36.5 hours per week), permanent, and based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Wednesday 23 September 2026, UK time. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis as suitable candidates are identified.

The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders.

Salary (£) : £32,108 - £37,338 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)