Electrician - Mlc 2492

View Vacancy -- Electrician - MLC 2492 Open Date 30/09/2024, 09:30 Close Date 24/11/2024, 23:55 Research Institute MRC Mary Lyon Centre Research Institute / Unit Information The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research.
As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.
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 Band MRC - 5 Location Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire Salary £29,808 - £34,085 per annum (depending on experience) plus overtime and on-call allowance Allowances £5,000 specialist allowance per annum Contract Type Permanent Job Type Technical & Scientific Professionals Full Time / Part Time Full Time Job Description Overall Purpose: The role will undertake general electrical repairs, maintenance, installation and fault-finding at the Mary Lyon Centre, MRC Harwell.
Working on a single site, the role is 36 hours per week located on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot.
For the right individual, potential training opportunities could include: Inspection and testing C&G 2391 Design Erection and Verification C&G 2396 HNC/HND Elec/Mech Don't meet all of the criteria, but have crossover skills, experience and enthusiasm?
We encourage you to apply, as you may be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Main Duties/Key Responsibilities: Undertake installation, operation, fault finding and maintenance of the electrical building services (including lighting and emergency lighting/general power 230-415V, fire alarms, door access, IT and communication systems) Carry out works efficiently and effectively, acquiring and signing off work through the MRC-designated Planet FM mobile device application Undertake an active role in site services condition surveys and, where required, formal inspection, testing and verification of electrical systems (additional training and qualifications may be provided) Carry out compliance-related maintenance tasks, including emergency lighting testing and repairs, fire alarm remedial works and general electrical reactive repairs Ensure that all work carried out on the MRC estate is completed in an effective and professional manner and that all current Health & Safety and technical legislation is adhered to, including: Risk assessments and method statements (produced by in-house staff) Safe systems of work (permits/isolation procedures/hot works/testing and recommissioning) Ensure that works are completed to a high standard and in a timely fashion, so as to minimise their impact upon scientific programmes Accept training in future developments and technologies, taking on additional nominated person responsibilities as required Provide additional support and assistance to the Building Services Team in maintenance and repairs of the estate and any other duties which may from time to time reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post Engage in the mentoring and development of team members, including the support of apprentices Champion the Engineering & Estates service in a positive manner Deliver a high level of customer service Attend appropriate training to support the role and service delivery Participate as part of an engineering on-call team as required (subject to management approval and operational requirements) Procure materials, components and spares, ensuring that stock levels are maintained to maintain efficiency Take on the role of first aider (training will be given) Working Relationships: Colleagues, scientists, senior managers, external contractors.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Required: Essential: Recognised electrical qualification, such as City & Guilds level 2/3, NVQ Level 3 or be in the final year of a recognised apprenticeship scheme Proven experience in a relevant engineering field UK driving licence Desirable: City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing / relevant experience of electrical testing and fault diagnosis Previous Work Experience Required: Essential: Two years' experience within electrical industry Desirable: Demonstrable experience with varied cabled systems, mechanical plant and controls (e.g.
building management systems, HVAC, access control, fire alarm) Knowledge and Experience: Essential: Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems demonstrated by qualification Qualified to BS7671 - 18th Edition Desirable: Demonstrable experience/knowledge of building services systems Prior knowledge of routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems and applications Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities: Essential: Conscientious, self-motivated, punctual, team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision Able to work in a methodical and structured way, confident in dealing with suppliers and service users Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the wider scientific community Willing to undertake relevant training where necessary Further Information Equality & Diversity: The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all.
Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities.
The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equality and diversity leadership and management.
Corporate/Local Responsibilities & Requirements: The post-holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the MRC's: Code of Conduct Equality and Diversity policy Health and Safety policy Data Protection and Security policy All employees are required to act professionally, cooperatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.
The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.
In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a 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.
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We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them.
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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.
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