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Building Services Technician
University of Cambridge
📍 Cambridge
💷 £35,000Construction and propertyFull-time
Job description
Building Services Technician Department/location: Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (SBS) Salary: £31,236-£35,608 Reference: PS49323 Category: Assistant staff Closing date: 7 June 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join the Building Services Team, supporting the effective running of the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC).<br><br>Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.<br><br>JCBC is a state-of-the-art research building located on the Biomedical Campus, which opened in 2019 and houses up to 900 staff.<br><br>This permanent role will be part of a team of three Building Technicians with responsibilities, including undertaking breakdown and/or preventative maintenance, establishing systems for routine inspections, prioritising planned maintenance, assisting with safety compliance activities and testing, and being part of an out-of-hours on-call rota.<br><br>An additional standby honorarium (currently £4,195/year) is payable, plus hourly overtime for on-site attendance to cover on-call duties.<br><br>We are looking for a practical individual with a can-do, proactive approach.<br><br>Previous experience in a similar role, including carrying out maintenance tasks, is also essential.<br><br>The successful candidate will have to demonstrate good organisational and prioritisation skills, excellent levels of communication and interpersonal skills, IT competence and ideally some knowledge of laboratory environments and/or hazards.<br><br>The post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.<br><br>For queries regarding this post, please contact Vasileos Kaimakis (Building Services Manager).<br><br>Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) and a security check.<br><br>Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.<br><br>Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.<br><br>Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.<br><br>The closing date for applications is: 7th June 2026.<br><br>The interview date for the role is: w/c 15th June 2026.<br><br>Please quote reference PS49323 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. xwzovoh <br><br>The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.<br><br>The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.