View Vacancy -- Maintenance Technician - Operations Group - Estates and Facilities - LMB 2427

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, long-term problems, which often require investment over many years.
 
There are four scientific Divisions - Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive. Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute.
 
The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation.

Overall purpose: 

You will be a member of the Estates and Facilities team at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) working as a Maintenance Technician. As part of the team, and dependant on your experience and expertise, your focus will be either be electrical or mechanical (or multi-skilled). As such you will be responsible for the electrical and/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.

Main duties / Key responsibilities:

You will be responsible for providing electrical and/or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services.

You will undertake works on behalf of the Estates & Facilities team including supervising external service providers and contractors.

You will liaise with end users to plan in maintenance works or project works as required.

You will be responsible for interrogating the computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics, taking the appropriate action to resolve these.

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

You will undertake on-call duties approximately 6-8 weeks per annum, responding to callouts when off-site.

You may assist in the mentoring of apprentices.

Working relationships: 

You will report to the Services Coordinator and will be part of the Estates and Facilities team.

You will interact with members of the LMB, effectively communicating with them to establish their needs and communicate these needs both orally and through written specifications to those carrying out the work.

You will interact with external service providers

Education / qualifications / training required: 

Essential: 
•    Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualifications.
•    Hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable: 
•    Formal Health & Safety (H&S) qualifications and ability to undertake risk assessments.
•    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 and/or mechanical systems.

Desirable:
•    Experience in a scientific environment.
•    Experience of supervising external contractors.
•    Experience of steam systems.

Knowledge and experience: 

Essential: 
•    Good working knowledge of engineering services coupled with a good understanding of all aspects of building maintenance.
•    An understanding of work-related H&S risks, and how to mitigate against the risks.
•    Experience of using a BMS system.
•    An understanding of HVAC systems.

Desirable: 
•    An understanding of statutory maintenance requirements.
•    Experience of estimating correct quantity of materials to complete maintenance and/or project works.

IT skills

Essential: 
•    Competent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office. 
•    Competent working with handheld devices (iPhone/tablets etc) and “smart” technology.

Personal skills / behaviours / qualities: 
Communications skills
Essential: 
•    Ability to effectively communicate with users and service providers, establishing the needs of the users and communicating these needs both orally and through written specifications to those carrying out the work.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels.
•    Ability to listen to others, understand and interpret their views, analyse, and provide advice/solutions.

Organisation skills and initiative
Essential: 
•    Ability to plan and prioritise work without or under limited supervision.
•    Ability to use initiative when required.
•    Ability to adapt, as the workload is varied and priorities can change at short notice, which may require working outside normal working hours (overtime is payable).
•    Ability to work flexibly, as on-call cover duties need to be undertaken.

Team working
Essential: 
•    Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
•    Ability to work under pressure but constructively, collaboratively, and productively with colleagues at all levels within the LMB and externally.

 

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

Job descriptions 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.