Senior Building Technician

If you''re someone who enjoys keeping spaces running safely, smoothly and to a high standard-especially in an environment that supports research and teaching-this is a role where your hands-on skills and organisation genuinely make a difference. My client is hiring for a proactive Senior Building Technician to support the day-to-day operations of the estate, working closely with the Building Manager and a wider team. What you''ll be doing: Help oversee day-to-day building operations to ensure research and teaching support services run efficiently Install, maintain and support research equipment-liaising with academic and technical colleagues as needed Manage movement and relocation of large or fragile laboratory equipment between labs Support construction and refurbishment work in laboratories, including job allocation, supervision, input and quality control Carry out maintenance and repairs to building fabric and services, handling faults, inspection and escalation when required Plan and participate in preventative maintenance and repairs, including monitoring and fault identification Install, move, modify laboratory furniture and key services (e.g. compressed air, gases, cryogens, water, air handling, extraction systems, vacuum pumps) Distribute and replenish liquid nitrogen, dry ice and other gas stocks as required Use managed waste stream processes (including non-hazardous and recycling), following required record keeping Provide technical support for teaching practices ..... full job details .....