Job Description
Senior Maintenance Technician
Central London
£42,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Full-time | Permanent
Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and keeping systems running smoothly? We’re hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician to join the technical team at one of the UK’s most iconic public institutions, based in the heart of Central London.
This is a rare opportunity to apply your mechanical and electrical expertise in a dynamic, visitor-facing environment, working behind the scenes to maintain and improve a wide range of interactive exhibits and engineering systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of electromechanical installations, including interactive exhibits and gallery features
* Diagnosing and resolving faults across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
* Supporting exhibition builds, gallery refurbishments, and special projects from a technical perspective
* Co-ordinating with colleagues and external contractors to ensure all technical assets remain safe, operational, and compliant
* Assisting with installations, testing, and upgrades of equipment and systems
* Keeping accurate records of maintenance activities, faults, and resolutions
What We’re Looking For
* Solid hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, ideally in a public, commercial, or engineering environment
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electromechanical systems
* Confidence using workshop tools and diagnostic equipment
* Knowledge of control systems, pneumatics, AV/IT, or PLCs would be advantageous
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative working style
Qualifications & Requirements
* Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience)
* Health & Safety awareness; experience working to British Standards and compliance protocols is a plus
* You must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for this role
Why Apply?
* Join a technically skilled team working on large-scale, meaningful public projects
* Excellent facilities, structured working hours, and long-term job stability
* Be part of an organisation that values creativity, innovation, and hands-on engineering
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