Job Description

Overall purpose:

As a member of the Estates and Facilities team at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) you will be working as a Maintenance Technician. Dependant on your experience and expertise, your focus will be either electrical or mechanical. In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical or mechanical servicing and repairs at the main LMB building and other LMB sites on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus. The workload is varied, and priorities can change at short notice. Training and development will be provided to assist you with your job responsibilities.

Main duties/ Key responsibilities:

• Providing planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on plant systems and services.

• Undertaking works on behalf of the Estates & Facilities team including supervising external service providers and contractors.

• Liaising with end users to plan maintenance works or project works as required.

• Operating the computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics, taking the appropriate action to resolve these.

• Overseeing the operation of the steam boilers and systems. Steam is used extensively throughout our sites and training will be given as required.

• Assisting with the training and mentoring of apprentices.

• On-call duties approximately 6-8 weeks per annum on a rota basis, responding to callouts when off-site, including weekend. You will receive an additional payment when on-call/call out.

Working relationships:

Reporting to the Services Coordinator and part of the Estates and Facilities team.

Interacting with external service providers and contractors.

Person requirements

Education / qualifications / training required:

Essential:
• Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence holder.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the LMB in order to reach sites in a reasonable time when on-call/call out.

Desirable:
• Experience of completing risk assessments for work activities.
• Formal training/qualifications relating to steam boilers, including analysis of steam systems and boiler water treatment.
• Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certificate.

Previous work experience required:

Essential:
• Experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems.

Knowledge and experience:

Essential:
• Good working knowledge of engineering services coupled with a good understanding of all aspects of building maintenance.
• Experience of using a Building Management System (BMS).
• An understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Competent IT user.

Desirable:
• An understanding of statutory maintenance requirements.

Personal skills / behaviours / qualities:

Essential:
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work without or under limited supervision.
• Ability to use initiative when required.

Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements

You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:
• Code of Conduct
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
• Health and Safety policy
• Data Protection policy

s should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.

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.

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As users of the disability confident scheme, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria, will be shortlisted for interview. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

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Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

As part of the pre-employment checks there is a requirement to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Screening. BPSS is a pre-condition of employment and failure to achieve it may mean that the employment offer is rescinded. UKRI reserves the right to run, or re-run, security clearance as required during the course of employment.