Repair and Maintenance Technician

6 Days Old

Berry Recruitment are now recruiting for a Repair and Maintenance Technician to join our client's growing team.
Role: Repair and Maintenance Technician
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Senior Engineer
Location: Cowley, Oxford
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: Full Time (plus call outs)
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000
About our Client
Our client is dedicated to transforming groundbreaking science into solutions that address humanity's most urgent challenges. From health and medical science to sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, they operate across four high-impact global endeavours.
Key Responsibilities of the Repair and Maintenance Technician
General Maintenance & Repairs
Carry out a wide range of general handyman tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and minor construction. Work safely within regulated laboratory and clinical environments.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure all work meets high-quality finish standards. Follow all health & safety regulations, building codes, and internal policies. Conduct and support implementation and routine review of SOPs and facility risk assessments.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Diagnose and resolve minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues. Escalate issues as required and work proactively to prevent future problems.
Collaboration & Customer Service
Work closely with internal teams and external contractors. Provide excellent service by responding promptly to maintenance requests. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
Operational Support
Manage and track tools, materials, and supplies. Participate in out-of-hours work when required for scheduled non-urgent tasks. Join the on-call rota if required to support urgent callouts. Support contractor management across all sites. About You
Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a handyperson role. Broad skills across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Strong understanding of compliance and safety practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently across multiple locations. Valid driver's licence and reliable transport. Proactive, solutions-focused approach. Travel required across Oxford sites. Flexibility with hours, including occasional out-of-hours response. Physical requirements include lifting, bending, standing, and manual tasks.
Desirable Skills
Certifications in electrical, plumbing, or related trades. Ability to use tools and machinery safely and effectively. Basic IT skills for record-keeping. Awareness of personal strengths and development areas.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"
For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
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Location:
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary:
£32,000 - £37,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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