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Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

The Operations team is hiring a hands‑on technician to keep our Bordeaux sites running safely and smoothly. You’ll perform day‑to‑day maintenance, carry out basic repairs, and coordinate certified vendors for the jobs that legally require them. This is a practical, tools‑on role with clear ownership of the site’s essentials.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC (filters/belts/AHUs), plumbing & sanitary hot water, compressed‑air distribution (drains/leaks), lighting and LV electrical basics, doors/gates/roller shutters, and small building works (paint/shelving/furniture).

• Do weekly visual/functional checks on UPS/central battery/inverters and emergency lighting; raise service tickets when needed.

• Coordinate statutory inspections with accredited providers (electrical checks, lifts, automatic doors, emergency lighting, sprinklers/fire doors & pumps, smoke extraction) and file the reports.

• Run water hygiene routines (temperature checks, flushing); book Legionella sampling with the lab and close actions.

• Support fire safety basics (extinguishers, signage, evacuation routes) and issue/close hot‑work permits for contractors.

• Look after security systems with the vendor (badges, CCTV, intrusion, alarm teletransmission) and opening/closing routines.

• Own cleaning, waste & compactor pickups, paper recycling/confidential destruction, and pest/drain services with vendors.

• Inspect and maintain roof/terrace & gutters (vendor for waterproofing repairs).

• Oversee landscaping/indoor plants service.

• If Facilities owns them: coordinate forklifts/MEWPs periodic checks and user daily‑check routines (otherwise interface with Logistics).

• Use the CMMS/ticketing tool to receive/close work orders, track assets & consumables (filters, softener salt), and report simple monthly KPIs.

• Act as first response for facilities incidents; make safe and call vendors/EHS as needed.

Qualifications / Skills

• 3+ years as a building/facility maintenance technician in industrial, R&D or lab sites.

• Solid hands‑on skills across HVAC basics, plumbing, and low‑voltage electrical troubleshooting; knows when to fix vs. call a vendor.

• Comfortable with CMMS and clear, tidy documentation.

• Can read manuals and simple drawings; uses safe working practices (lockout/tagout basics).

• French fluent; English workable with vendors and internal teams.

• Nice to have / or obtained after start: Electrical habilitation (B0/H0 or BS/BE‑manœuvre), SST first‑aid, CACES/authorisations for forklifts/MEWPs; F‑Gas awareness when dealing with HVAC contractors.

• Valid driver’s license.
  

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.