COMPANY BACKGROUND

At Discovery Park, we’re more than just a science park—we’re a thriving hub of life science and technology innovation. Our mission is to create the ideal environment for businesses to start, scale, and succeed. With a world-class infrastructure and a collaborative ecosystem, we provide “Space to discover, freedom to grow.”
We are deeply committed to continuous improvement and driving efficiencies in how we operate. We recognise that innovation and optimisation are fundamental to our success in meeting the evolving needs of our stakeholders and achieving our strategic objectives.
Our diverse workforce takes on the responsibility of delivering our plans and overseeing day-to-day operations. We recognise the importance of ensuring that our people are not only engaged and supported but also provided with opportunities for development and safe deployment within the business. This commitment allows us to realise the park’s vision effectively and sustainably.
As we continue to expand our impact, operational excellence is key to delivering a safe, efficient, and inspiring place to work. The Building Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in realising this ambition.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Competent craftsperson
• Proven skills in building fabrication and general maintenance
• Ability to problem solve and work to strict deadlines
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to interact and build relationships with people across all levels of the business
• Be motivated and able to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to organise resources to accomplish tasks and work collaboratively across functions
• Ability to scope and quote works accurately
• IT Literate as required for operational processes and procedures such as timesheets, job tickets and quotations
• Demonstrable commitment to Core Values

Desirable:

• Basic plumbing skills
• Apprenticeship trained
• At least 5 years’ experience within a building fabrication role

Note: The Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive. The job holder may be required to perform other related duties to meet the on-going needs of the Company
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,840.90 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In perso

MAIN PURPOSES OF THE JOB

As part of the Facilities and Site services you will provide expertise in building fabrication works to conduct all elements of Building Fabrication, either directly or through support of our selected contractors and internal teams.
Dedicated to maintaining high quality site appearances, you will bring a fine eye for detail to provide general painting and decorating within tenant demises and common areas of the buildings, support site services and the business development team in office refurbishments, assist low level plumbing tasks across our multi let facilities and undertake general maintenance tasks.
You will be personally accountable for ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and maintaining offices including but not limited to painting, decorating, floor box moves, carpet laying, equipment and furniture moving and/or installation.
• Building fabrication across communal areas, conference and meeting rooms, internal offices and lab spaces.
• Conducting lock changes, door adjustments and repairs, furniture moves, partitioning set ups and carpet replacements.
• Installations including but not limited to shelves, whiteboards, TV’s and blinds.
• Assisting with low level plumbing tasks across multi let facilities.
• Promptly and mandatorily reporting all accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions or practices.
• Scoping and quoting works for tenants as required.