Building Support (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: MRC Toxicology Unit, Central Cambridge 

The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focused on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. 

We are currently looking to appoint to the position of Building Support. This is a busy and varied role carrying out a range of duties to support the effective operation and day to day upkeep of the Unit.  

Duties include having responsibility for building security; ensuring safety rules are observed; supporting the goods inwards service; maintaining lab consumables; making sure that the building is kept clean and well maintained; undertaking minor maintenance tasks and ensuring building equipment is serviced as necessary; assisting with the set-up of rooms for events and liaising with contractors as required. 

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and a reliable team player. You should be educated GCSE level including English and Mathematics/NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of practical experience.  Experience of carrying out minor maintenance works is essential as is the ability to perform basic DIY tasks. 

The post is part of the team rota for out of hours services and you will therefore need to be able to respond to on call duties as required. 

This post is fixed-term with funding available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. 

The University offers a range of staff benefits which includes competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases and an annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays). 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact hradmin@mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk 

Further information can be found on our website: https://www.mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk 

Please quote reference PU45578 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

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