Facility Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a highly technical R&D facility. Working closely with engineers and scientists, you will take responsibility for day-to-day maintenance activities across the building, utilities and specialist infrastructure, helping to ensure minimal downtime and a well run facility.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, takes ownership, and is comfortable working in a fast paced technical environment.

The role is located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and requires full on site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across building services and facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair faults, completing small mechanical, electrical and plumbing works in-house and coordinating external contractors for larger tasks.
• Manage contractors on site, including RAMS review, permit-to-work and supervision of works.
• Support the maintenance and uptime of HVAC systems and specialist environments (e.g. laboratories, controlled areas).
• Maintain site spares, tools and workshops, ensuring critical parts are available when needed.
• Support statutory inspections, compliance checks and general facilities housekeeping.
• Work closely with R&D teams to plan maintenance activities with minimal disruption
• Support other Facilities, R&D and admin staff around general administration, procurement, goods in/out, utilities, coordination and compliance activities