Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a highly technical R&D facility. Working closely with engineers and scientists, you will take responsibility for day-to-day maintenance activities across the building, utilities and specialist infrastructure, helping to ensure minimal downtime and a well‑run facility.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, takes ownership, and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced technical environment.
The role is located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and requires full on‑site presence.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across building services and facility infrastructure.
- Diagnose and repair faults, completing small mechanical, electrical and plumbing works in-house and coordinating external contractors for larger tasks.
- Manage contractors on site, including RAMS review, permit-to-work and supervision of works.
- Support the maintenance and uptime of HVAC systems and specialist environments (e.g. laboratories, controlled areas).
- Maintain site spares, tools and workshops, ensuring critical parts are available when needed.
- Support statutory inspections, compliance checks and general facilities housekeeping.
- Work closely with R&D teams to plan maintenance activities with minimal disruption
- Support other Facilities, R&D and admin staff around general administration, procurement, goods in/out, utilities, coordination and compliance activities
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven hands-on experience in a facilities or maintenance engineering role.
- Ability to undertake basic electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
- Experience managing contractors and understanding safe systems of work (RAMS, PTW, CDM).
- Experience working in a laboratory, R&D or high‑tech manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems, building management systems (BMS) or specialist facility infrastructure.
- Relevant technical qualifications or trade background.
Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications
This role is ideal for a candidate experienced in facilities maintenance and operation excited by the prospect of working in a highly technical environment alongside skilled scientific professionals. The successful candidate will be comfortable hands-on with HVAC equipment and facility systems, and possess a can-do attitude to keep the facility running.
What you’ll get…
As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.
You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.
Agratas is a place to be authentically you.
At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
