Senior Building Technician

Manpower Group (UK); Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Xmas shutdown + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting a Senior Building Technician in Oxford to keep research and teaching facilities running safely and efficiently. You will work with the Building Manager to oversee daily operations, install and maintain research equipment, and relocate large/lab equipment between labs.

The role requires a trade qualification, hands-on repair experience, and strong knowledge of health and safety. A building management system and PAT testing knowledge are desirable.

Qualifications

• C&G, HNC, HND, NVQ3 or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience servicing, troubleshooting and repairing lab equipment; mechanical/electrical repair.
• Knowledge of health and safety and building regulations.
• Computer literacy with MS Office.
• Flexible, organized, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of building management systems and PAT testing software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day building operations to support research and teaching services.
• Install, maintain and support research equipment with academics and technicians.
• Relocate large or fragile lab equipment between labs.
• Support construction and refurbishment in laboratories with supervision.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to building fabric and services.
• Plan preventative maintenance and monitor faults; maintain records.
• Restock consumables and manage waste streams and records.
• Provide frontline emergency response and incident management.
• Collaborate with Chemistry teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Trade qualification

Lab equipment repair

Health and safety

MS Office

Time management

BMS & PAT software

Education

Trade qualification (C&G/HNC/HND/NVQ3)

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical/mechanical tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

If you're someone who enjoys keeping spaces running safely, smoothly and to a high standard-especially in an environment that supports research and teaching-this is a role where your hands‑on skills and organisation genuinely make a difference.

My client is hiring for a proactive Senior Building Technician to support the day-to-day operations of the estate, working closely with the Building Manager and a wider team.

What you'll be doing:

• Help oversee day‑to‑day building operations to ensure research and teaching support services run efficiently
• Install, maintain and support research equipment‑liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed
• Manage movement and relocation of large or fragile laboratory equipment between labs
• Support construction and refurbishment work in laboratories, including job allocation, supervision, input and quality control
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to building fabric and services, handling faults, inspection and escalation when required
• Plan and participate in preventative maintenance and repairs, including monitoring and fault identification
• Install, move, modify laboratory furniture and key services (e.g. compressed air, gases, cryogens, water, air handling, extraction systems, vacuum pumps)
• Distribute and replenish liquid nitrogen, dry ice and other gas stocks as required
• Use managed waste stream processes (including non‑hazardous and recycling), following required record keeping
• Provide technical support for teaching practices across the estate, alongside Facilities or Laboratory Technicians
• Understand and support security and fire alarm systems, including activation and periodic testing
• Provide front‑line emergency response during working hours, including incident management (including service shut down/rectification/isolation where needed)
• Support required admin tasks: follow relevant regulations, assist with risk assessment/method statements, and maintain maintenance/expenditure records
• Restock consumables and equipment using correct procedures and keep appropriate records
• Maintain strong working relationships across Chemistry (e.g. catering, reception, stores) and with academic and student stakeholders

What you'll bring:

• A C&G, HNC, HND, NVQ3 or equivalent trade qualification
• Demonstrable experience in servicing, troubleshooting and repairing smaller laboratory equipment, with mechanical/electrical repair capabilityConfidence using mechanical engineering and woodworking hand tools
• Clear knowledge of Health and Safety and building regulations
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work flexibly, organise your time, prioritise competing tasks, and deliver to deadlines and a high standard
• Knowledge of a building management system and PAT testing software

Additional information:

This is a full‑time, on‑site role in the centre of Oxford with no parking so you will need to use Park & Ride or direct bus, walk or cycle.

Salary range £32 - £37k

Hours are 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm but finish at 3pm on a Friday (No on call)

28 days Holiday + Xmas Shut Down + 8 Bank Holidays

If you're looking for a role that blends practical technical work, operational responsibility and real stakeholder impact, we'd love to hear from you.