Repair and Maintenance Technician

Reference no. 2184

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Salary

£32k - 39k per year + Benefits

Type

Permanent

Job Posted

13, Apr 2026

About the Role

Our client is a fast-growing, ambitious science and technology organisation developing a world-class campus in Oxford to support breakthrough research and innovation. They are investing heavily in an ever-expanding research estate that will enable cutting-edge scientific and technological advancement at a global scale.

They are seeking a hands-on Repair and Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day upkeep of facilities and equipment, delivering high-quality maintenance & repair services across a complex, multi-site environment of laboratories and offices.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a key role in ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained environments across multiple sites, delivering a broad range of maintenance and repair services.

  • Carry out general maintenance and repair works to a quality finish, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and minor fabric tasks
  • Diagnose, resolve, and escalate building and equipment faults as required
  • Support maintenance activities within regulated environments, including laboratory and clinical areas
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health, safety, and compliance requirements
  • Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to deliver maintenance across multiple sites, providing a high level of service to stakeholders
  • Maintain tools, materials, and basic records of work completed, while supporting out-of-hours and on-call requirements where needed

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience in a facilities maintenance, handyperson, or multi-trade role
  • Broad practical knowledge of general building maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting)
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • High attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship
  • Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
  • Full UK driving licence (travel between sites required)

Desirable Experience

  • Trade certification (electrical, plumbing, or similar)
  • Experience working in laboratory, healthcare, or other regulated environments
  • Basic IT skills for logging work and maintenance systems

What’s On Offer

This is a unique opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment, supporting a facilities team that is critical role in enabling world-class research and innovation.

  • Strong support and mentorship
  • Travel allowance + bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced holiday allowance
  • Electric car scheme
  • Supportive and forward-thinking working environment

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in facilities maintenance, apply now or contact Hugo Oliver on 07947 648308 or email holiver@carriera.co.uk

Disclaimer: Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.

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