We are seeking an enthusiastic, practical, and proactive Chief Building Services Technician to join our busy maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading academic department, supporting cutting-edge research and teaching in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This is a key role within the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN), providing essential building maintenance and technical support to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our world-class research and teaching facilities. You will play a vital part in maintaining high standards across a diverse and complex environment.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, varied, and problem-solving role. You will support a wide range of activities across laboratories, building infrastructure, and operational services within the department.
Working across all areas of PDN - including plant rooms, laboratories, controlled environments, and support spaces - you will:
- Maintain and support critical building systems and specialist laboratory environments
- Work collaboratively with the University's Estates Management team and external contractors
- Support small refurbishment projects and laboratory reconfigurations
- Assist with decant activities and operational moves in response to evolving research needs
About You
We are looking for someone with a solid background in facilities, building maintenance or laboratory support, combined with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
You will bring:
- Broad range of general maintenance skills and/or laboratory management
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of supervising team members
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills and the ability to adapt to new systems
For full details of the responsibilities, essential skills and experience required, please refer to the Further Particulars.
If you have any questions about this role, we encourage you to contact Giulia Iadevaia, Facilities and Operations Manager, [email protected].
Apply
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two referees should be provided, one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.
Closing date: 4 August 2026.
We encourage early applications as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. The vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Please quote reference PM48828 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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