24 Oct
UK Research and Innovation
Great Britain
View Vacancy -- Mechanical Technician - MLC 2493
Open Date
30/09/2024, 09:09
Close Date
27/10/2024, 23:55
Research Institute
MRC Mary Lyon Centre
Research Institute / Unit Information
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.
UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org
Band
MRC - 5
Location
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Salary
£29,808 - £34,085 per annum (depending on experience) plus overtime and on-call allowance
Allowances
£5,000 specialist allowance per annum
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Type
Technical & Scientific Professionals
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Job Description
Overall Purpose:
To assist in the carrying out of mechanical repairs and installation work in accordance with the Medical Research Council's specifications and Codes of Practice. To observe, at all times, the Health and Safety at Work Regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment.
Main Duties/Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake installation, operation, fault-finding and maintenance of the MRC Harwell site's wide range of mechanical building services, including HVAC,
domestic water system, steam systems, compressed air and all other piped systems
- Carry out works efficiently and effectively, acquiring and signing off work through the MRC-designated Planet FM mobile device application
- Undertake an active role in site services condition surveys and, where required, formal inspection, testing and verification of mechanical systems
- Carry out compliance-related maintenance tasks, including Legionella water monitoring, systems flushing, boiler-water sampling, water-storage vessel inspections (training will be given)
- Fault-finding and maintenance on a wide range of mechanical automation equipment such as autoclaves, sterilisation equipment, air compressors etc.
- Ensure that all work carried out on the MRC Harwell site is completed in an effective and professional manner and that all current Health & Safety and technical legislation is adhered to, including:
- Risk assessments and method statements (produced by in-house staff)
- Safe systems of work (permits/isolation procedures/hot works/testing and recommissioning)
- Ensure that works are completed to a high standard and in a timely fashion, so as to minimise their impact upon scientific programmes
- Accept training in future developments and technologies, taking on additional nominated person responsibilities as required
- Provide additional support and assistance to the Building Services team in maintenance and repairs of the site and any other duties which may from time to time be reasonably required within the general level of responsibility of the post
- Engage in the mentoring and development of team members (including the support of apprentices)
- Champion the Engineering & Estates service in a positive manner
- Deliver a high level of customer service
- Attend appropriate training to support the role and service delivery
- Participate as part of an engineering on-call team as required (subject to management approval and operational requirements)
- Procure materials, components and spares, ensuring that stock levels are maintained to maintain efficiency
- Take on the role of first aider (training will be given)
Working Relationships:
Colleagues, scientists, senior managers, external contractors.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Required:
Essential:
- Recognised mechanical qualification City & Guilds Level 2/3 in a mechanical discipline such as HVAC/Plumbing & Heating/Pipe fitting etc. or in the final year of a recognised apprenticeship scheme
- Proven experience in a previous mechanical engineering role
- UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Steam systems trained (Spirax Sarco or equivalent)
Previous Work Experience Required:
Essential:
- Two years' experience in a recognised mechanical role
Desirable:
- Demonstrable experience with mechanical plant and controls e.g. building management system, HVAC
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- Comprehensive understanding of industrial pipe fitting and arrangement
- Knowledge of air handling plant maintenance
Desirable:
- Understanding of Legionella document L8
- Demonstrable experience of building services or estates environment
Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities:
Essential:
- Conscientious, self-motivated, punctual, team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Able to work in a methodical and structured way and have confidence in dealing with suppliers and service users
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the wider scientific community
- Willing to undertake relevant training where necessary
Further Information
Equality & Diversity:
The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all.
Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities. The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equality and diversity leadership and management.
Corporate/Local Responsibilities & Requirements:
The post-holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the MRC's:
- Code of Conduct
- Equality and Diversity policy
- Health and Safety policy
- Data Protection and Security policy
The post-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally,
cooperatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.
The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.
In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.