View Vacancy -- Electrician - MLC 2452

Overall Purpose: 

The role will undertake electrical installation, maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding on electrical infrastructure to the site to ensure systems are maintained and operational, supporting the ongoing scientific research programmes on site. 

Working in the Engineering and Estates department, you will work on a variety of low voltage systems and building services where you will have opportunity to work and train on a variety of electrical systems – (Fire/Access/Controls). The Engineering and Estates team promotes crossover of skills, whereby engineers will have opportunities to diversify, and learn skills from colleagues in the mechanical engineering roles. 

You will be reporting to the Building Services supervisors, assisting with the planning, and undertaking of planned, reactive and scheduled project works on site, delivering and maintaining the highest standards of electrical practice. 

Working on a single site, the role is 36 hours per week, located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot. All tools, PPE and uniform are provided, with overtime available as well as a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. 

Main Duties/Key Responsibilities: 

• Undertake installation, operation, fault-finding and maintenance of the MRC Harwell site’s wide range of electrical infrastructure, including lighting and emergency lighting/general power 230–415V, fire alarms, door access etc.
• Carry out works efficiently and effectively, acquiring and signing-off work through the mobile work app
• Procure materials, components and spares, ensuring that stock levels are maintained to maintain efficiency
• Undertake an active role in site services condition surveys and where required, formal inspection, testing and verification of electrical systems (additional training and qualifications may be provided)
• Carry out compliance-related maintenance tasks, including emergency lighting testing and repairs, fire alarm remedial works and general electrical reactive repairs
• Fault-finding on a wide range of site plant using core and learned skills
• Ensure that all work carried out on the MRC site is completed in line with industry recognised standards, ensuring that safe working is adhered to.
• Work to comply with risk assessments and method statements
• Adhere to 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, supporting general maintenance and repairs of the estate
• Engage in the mentoring and development of team members (including the support of apprentices)
• Deliver a high level of customer service
• Participate in the engineering on-call team as required (subject to management approval and operational requirements)
• Undertake the role of first aider (training will be given)

Working Relationships: 

Colleagues, researchers, senior managers, external contractors.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Education/Qualifications/Training Required: 

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent City & Guilds qualifications
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• UK Driving Licence (or working towards within six months of appointment)
• City & Guilds Inspection and Testing qualification or equivalent with demonstrable experience

 Desirable:

• HNC/HND in relevant engineering field
• Proven experience in a previous electrical facilities engineering role

Previous Work Experience Required: 

Essential:

• Two years’ experience within the electrical industry
• Experience of various types of electrical maintenance
• Experience of working with commercial wiring systems

 Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a building services environment.
• Demonstrable experience with various cabled systems, mechanical plant and controls (e.g., fire alarm, access control, building management systems, HVAC etc.)

Knowledge and Experience:

 Essential:

• Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems demonstrated by qualification
• Knowledge of electrical systems operation and theory
• Qualified to BS7671 – 18th Edition

 Desirable: 

• Demonstrable experience/knowledge of building services systems and controls
• Prior knowledge of routine planned preventative maintenance systems and applications
• Experience of working with young learners (apprentices)

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 within a multi-disciplinary team and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the wider scientific community
• Willingness to undertake relevant training where necessary

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 above lists are not exhaustive and 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.