Maintenance Technician - Estates and Facilities

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
newton, united kingdom
5 days ago
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Starting Salary £32,367 - £36,399 per annum (plus opportunities for paid overtime) Open-ended and full-time MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge (LMB) is an internationally recognized scientific research institution. We are looking to recruit two full-time Maintenance Technicians to join the Estates and Facilities team on a permanent contract. We are keen to recruit one Maintenance Technician with an electrical focus and one with a mechanical focus depending on experience and expertise. As such you will be responsible for providing electrical or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services. You will also be responsible for operating 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. The LMB buildings, on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus, are required to be maintained and kept fully operational 24/7, to meet the scientific requirements. You will be required to be available on-call out-of-hours approximately 6-8 weeks per year (on a rota basis). You must hold a UK driving licence (due to a role requirement to operate at multiple sites and drive work vehicles) and live within a 30-mile radius of the main LMB building. Opportunities to work paid overtime are also available. You will have completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualifications. You will have experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems and using a BMS. You will possess a good working knowledge of engineering services and building maintenance and an understanding of HVAC systems. You will be a competent IT user and a team player who can also work independently with limited supervision. A salary at the higher end of the advertised scale will be offered to candidates with substantial experience. The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications. The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. Closing date: 18/05/2025 It is anticipated interviews will take place week commencing 2ndJune 2025. Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening

. We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society.

The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require.

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