MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB)
Maintenance Engineer
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Job Opportunity: Maintenance Engineer
Starting Salary £33,419 - £37,582 per annum (plus opportunities for paid overtime)
Open-ended and full-time
Location: MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK
About the Role
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge (LMB) is an internationally recognised scientific research institution.
We are looking to recruit a full-time Maintenance Engineer to join the Estates and Facilities team on a permanent contract. We are keen to recruit a Maintenance Engineer with either an electrical focus or one with a mechanical focus depending on experience and expertise. As such, 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide electrical or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services.
- Operate the computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics.
- Take appropriate action to resolve identified faults.
- Oversee the operation of the steam boilers and systems.
- Ensure the LMB buildings on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus are maintained and kept fully operational 24/7.
- Be available on-call out-of-hours approximately 6-8 weeks per year (on a rota basis).
- Hold a UK driving licence and live within 45 minutes of the main LMB building.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualifications.
- Experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems and using a BMS.
- Good working knowledge of engineering services and building maintenance.
- Understanding of HVAC systems.
- Competent IT user.
- 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.
Benefits
- Collaborative working culture.
- State-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
- On-site parking, cycle enclosures, and excellent public transport links.
- Staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities.
- Eligibility to join our defined benefit pension scheme.
- Holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days).
- Generous employee discount scheme.
- Commitment to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.
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Important Dates
- Closing date: 3 August 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Application Process
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.
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