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MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
London
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Maintenance Technicians x 2
Research Environment (Estates)
Salary: £37,752 - £39,768 inclusive of London allowance per annum, plus additional allowance of up to £5,000 will be considered for exceptional candidates
Permanent, full-time
London, UK
About us
The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. LMS is one of three directly funded MRC research institutes and enjoys close links with our partners at Imperial College London and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
About the role
It is an exciting time to join LMS as we have recently moved into a new state-of-the-art building. We arelooking for a skilled professional to ensure its smooth operation.As a key member of our Estates team, you will be responsible for reactive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair to support science delivery and vital building operations. You will also play a crucial role in monitoring our building management system to proactively identify and oversee essential repair and project works. The post holder will also be expected to induct and supervise service providers.
About you
The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance, ideally within a scientific setting, with either a mechanical or electrical focus. Good communication skills are essential for planning works whilst taking into account health & safety requirements and the needs of the building users. You are expected to have experience in supervising external contractors and have completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold equivalent qualifications.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.Please follow this link to find out more -Benefits
How to apply
For full details of these posts and to complete an online application, visit Maintenance Technician x 2 LMS 2693 - Medical Research Council and upload your CV along with the names and contact details of two references. Please quote reference number LMS 2693.
Closing date: 21 September
Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff

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