Building Services Technician

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: £20,129 - £21,879 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Open-Ended (permanent)

Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire

Closing Date: 24th May 2023

We have a new and exciting position for a hand’s on Building Services Technician, who will be responsible for undertaking the efficient and effective day to day execution of maintenance activities relating to the mechanical and electrical building services and assets at 3 STFC sites; RAL, Chilbolton Observatory and Cosener’s House.

The role reports to the Maintenance compliance Supervisor and undertakes maintenance to safeguard the provision of resilient building services across the STFC estate and ensures that these services meet or exceed relevant industry standards and comply with STFC’s SHE codes. Standards are maintained through an ongoing proactive programme of maintenance regimes (planned preventative/reactive/condition based) that the post holder is responsible for the continuous development and execution of; managed through a CAFM software package. The post also includes an active role in the installation of new/replacement building services and systems across the estate.

Responsibilities

The primary duties include:

• Carry out legionella related maintenance tasks, including system flushing, temperature tests, water sampling and storage vessel inspections.

• Assist in water quality auditing of potable and closed heating/cooling systems by rectifying Legionella Risk assessment defects.

• Assist the Maintenance Compliance Supervisor and the Estates Helpdesk to maintain accurate and up to date compliance test records.

• Carry out works efficiently and effectively; acquiring and signing off work through the STFC designated CAFM package.

• Occasionally undertake compliance testing and recording of emergency lighting systems and other light electrical compliance duties.

• Deliver a high level of customer service.

• Accept training in future developments and technologies as required

About you

• Sound knowledge of Document L8 and its practical application

• Experience in maintenance of mechanical and electrical services

• Knowledge and understanding of Health and safety legislation

• Ability to work in a methodical and structured way

• Confidence in dealing with suppliers and service users

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Conscientiousness and attention to detail

• Self-motivated

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Desirable:

• Experience in operating water distribution systems

• Basic IT experience

• Asbestos awareness trained

• Legionella awareness trained

What we can offer you

Alongside an excellent working environment and comprehensive continued professional development, STFC offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes;

• 30 days leave plus public holidays

• Christmas shutdown

• An outstanding career average revalued earnings pension scheme

• Flexible working hours

• Employee shopping/travel discounts

• A salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer