View Vacancy -- (Part Time) Electrical Technician - MGU 1187

Open Date
30/09/2019, 15:30
Close Date
20/10/2019, 23:55
MRC Mammalian Genetics Unit
MRC Harwell Institute is an international biological research centre at the forefront of the use of mammalian models to study genetics and human diseases. Located on the Harwell Campus, just south of Oxford, it is nestled amongst a vibrant community of leading science organisations. We aim to advance medicine through cutting-edge research into the genetic basis of disease. Our research programmes span an entire lifetime, from embryonic development to diseases of ageing. There are over 300 staff at the Institute made up of research scientists, technicians, animal carers, and business support personnel.
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

MRC - 5
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
£23,489 - £26,338 (Pro-rata)
Permanent
Technical & Scientific Professionals
Part Time
22

Are you newly qualified or returning to work after a career break and fancy working in a multi-skilled environment?

Do you have caring commitments?

Are you looking for a role that could fit with your family life?

If you are interested in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and are looking for a job with hours to fit with your family life - we have the role for you!

Be part of an amazing organisation that is helping promote scientific discovery and come to work at MRC Harwell Institute, near Didcot.

Overall purpose:

To assist in the carrying out of electrical repairs and installation work in accordance with the IEE Regulations and 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 and to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the Medical Research Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.

Main duties / key responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintenance repairs and installation of electrical systems on the MRC estate at Harwell and any other duties which may from time to time reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post
  • Assist with repairs and maintenance on a full range of electrical systems, including fire alarms, door access, IT and communication systems etc.
  • Assist with the installation of new and refurbished electrical systems using a full range of installation materials and techniques
  • Assist with routine checking and testing of all types of electrical systems, including the location and repair of faults
  • Procure materials, components and spares
  • Member of the on call team
  • Work in a safe, tidy responsible manner in accordance with MRC H&S
  • First aider

 Working relationships:

 Colleagues, Scientists, Senior Managers, Programme Leaders, external contractors.

Education / Qualifications / Training required:

Essential:

Recognised electrical qualification or final year of a recognised apprenticeship scheme.

UK Driving license

Desirable:

Part P domestic wiring

Some experience of building services or estates management

Previous work experience required:

Essential:

Significant electrical experience.

Knowledge and experience:

Essential:

Continued or completed 17th edition BS7671

Desirable:

18th Edition BS7671

Personal skills/behaviours/qualities:

Essential:

Team player, Communicator, flexible, able to work alone, punctual.

Additional information:

Education/Qualifications/Training required

Qualifications and training:

Essential:

  • Applicants should have a full electrical qualification or in their final year of a recognised electrical apprenticeship scheme
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues and the wider scientific community
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training where necessary
The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.

Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities 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.

This opportunity is closed to applications.