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Maintenance Technician

Reference: 54197
Salary: Up to £34,383
Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Perm
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted: 25 January 2026

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Colette Circuitt

Colette Circuitt

Managing Consultant, Peterborough Office

I feel incredibly privileged to work with clients who are doing genuinely exciting things at the forefront of technology, engineering and innovation....
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About The Role


  • Perm
  • Cambridge
  • Up to £34,383 GBP / Year

The One Group

Maintenance Technician – (Electrical or Mechanical Bias)
Cambridge

I am working with a world-class research organisation based in Cambridge who are on the lookout for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities team.

Whether your expertise lies in electrical systems or mechanical plant, if you’ve got the qualifications and strong hands-on experience, this could be a brilliant opportunity to support a high-tech scientific facility doing truly meaningful work in vital research operations.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a busy and complex site
  • Getting hands-on with building systems – including steam boilers, HVAC and BMS
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders and supervising contractors
  • Taking the lead on fault-finding, problem-solving, repair and system diagnostics
  • On-call rota (around 6 – 8 weeks per year, with additional pay)

What we need from you:

  • A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in either electrical or mechanical engineering, as an electrician, or plumbing.
  • Solid experience maintaining complex buildings and systems
  • Strong working knowledge of engineering services and building maintenance
  • Experience working with BMS and HVAC systems
  • A full UK driving licence

What can you expect in return:

  • Salary of £32,367 – £34,383 per annum, depending on experience
  • Additional payments when on on-call/call out
  • Standard working hours are 8am – 4pm (36 hours per week)
  • 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days)
  • Competitive pension scheme with employer contribution of 16%
  • Parking on site
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Training & development opportunities

Sounds like you? Please apply with your CV today or contact Colette at The ONE Group for more information.

To apply for this job email your details to ccircuitt@theonegroup.co.uk

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

What Happens Next


1

One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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