Maintenance Technician - Operations Group - Estates and Facilities - LMB 2768

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Part-time, 2 days per week

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge (LMB) is an internationally recognised scientific research institution.

We are looking to recruit a part-time Maintenance Engineer to join the Estates and Facilities team on Thursdays and Fridays on a fixed term contract. You will be responsible for providing electrical or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services. You will also be responsible for operating the computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics, taking the appropriate action to resolve these. You will oversee the operation of the steam boilers and systems; steam is used extensively throughout our sites and training will be given as required.

The LMB buildings, on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus, are required to be maintained and kept fully operational 24/7, to meet the scientific requirements. You will be required to be available on-call out-of-hours approximately 6-8 weeks (pro rata) per year (on a rota basis). You must hold a UK driving licence (as this role requires operating at multiple sites and driving work vehicles) and live within a 30-mile radius of the main LMB building. Opportunities to work paid overtime are also available.

You will have completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualifications. You will have experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems and using a BMS. You will possess a good working knowledge of engineering services and building maintenance and an understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. You will be a competent IT user and a team player who can also work independently with limited supervision. A salary at the higher end of the advertised scale will be offered to candidates with substantial experience.

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme, a holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (pro-rata) (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrclmb.ac.uk.

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board via the 'Apply' button above.

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: 16th February 2026

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.