Assistant Building Technician

Job number

ENG03737

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Bioengineering

Salary or Salary range

£34,487 - £36,434 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington and White City Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Annualised Hours - Full time Fixed term

Posting End Date

23 Nov 2025

About the role

The Assistant Building Technician responsibility is to help maintain and develop the high quality of facilities and spaces within the Department, and to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the Department in both its South Kensington and White City campus spaces. Supporting the whole Department, the post holder works closely with technical, academic and administrative staff, liaising with staff in other areas of College as necessary to seek specialist support.

What you would be doing

General Office Management
•Be the key contact with users and estates facilities to lead on maintenance of overall quality/integrity of Departmental offices, labs and communal space
•Resolve enquiries from staff and students on building-related issues
•Deputise when required to distribute and manage departmental keys
•Organise clearances and cleaning on leaving of staff or research students (in academic and shared offices) Refurbs/moves
•Report/organise minor works and Departmental space refurbishment
•Safely and independently carry out minor Departmental maintenance activities, such as: painting, installation of wall mounted displays, assembly and installation of furnishings.
•Assist in the use and care of apparatus, instruments and equipment and routine preparation work, including access, lifting and moving equipment Other duties
•As required assist the technical team with deliveries, including high value scientific equipment
•Assist the technical team as required on minor laboratory works, for example installation of shelving etc.
•Advise as necessary on manual handling risk assessments

What we are looking for

You must be educated to A level or equivalent vocational qualification and have experience in: Experience of delivering a customer-facing service Experience in the Higher Education sector Experience of project planning/project management or working as part of a team Experience of managing space, such as offices, workshops or labs Experience of using spreadsheets, databases and data in formats that can be manipulated to provide management information and reports

What we can offer you

-The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. -Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes). -Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time open-ended position to start as soon as possible. If you require any further details on the role please contact: Joel Eustaquio )

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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