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Maintenance Technician

London
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Maintenance Technicians x 2

Research Environment (Estates)

Salary: £37,752 - £39,768 inclusive of London allowance.

Permanent, full time

London, UK

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. LMS is one of three directly funded MRC research institutes and enjoys close links with our partners at Imperial College London and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

About the role

It is an exciting time to join LMS as we have recently moved into a new state-of-the-art building. We are looking for a skilled professional to ensure its smooth operation. As a key member of our Estates team, you will be responsible for reactive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair to support science delivery and vital building operations. You will also play a crucial role in monitoring our building management system to proactively identify and oversee essential repair and project works. The post holder will also be expected to induct and supervise service providers.

About you       

The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance, ideally within a scientific setting, with either a mechanical or electrical focus. Good communication skills are essential for planning works whilst taking into account health & safety requirements and the needs of the building users. You are expected to have experience in supervising external contractors and have completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold equivalent qualifications.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - 

How to apply

For full details of these posts and to complete an online application, visit and upload your CV, names and contacts of two references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification).. Please quote reference number LMS 2670

Closing date: 10 August

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff

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