Senior Facilities Assistant (10321)

Rosalind Franklin Institute

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology. We have a purpose built research facility as part of the Harwell Campus near Didcot, with a combination of lab and office space.  This role is very much hands on, working as part a small facilities team responsible for ensuring that our facilities are maintained to a high standard for our staff and visitors. 

This is a temporary role for 6-9 months to cover staff absence. It will be working full time, but we are open to reduced hours across 5 days. 

Responsibilities 

You will:

• Regularly inspect all facilities to ensure they remain operational on a day-to-day basis, dealing with minor items of repair and maintenance and reporting more significant works required to the Facilities Manager.
• Follow health & safety procedures and risk assessments at all times addressing or reporting any concerns immediately. Producing areas and task specific risk assessments where appropriate.
• To undertake minor repairs and maintenance that do not require the services of a skilled craftsman, and which are not covered by a maintenance contract.
• Support periodic inspections (Fire, First Aid, Safety etc.).
• Shared responsibility for gas cylinder exchange and N2 decanting.
• Periodic small plant and equipment maintenance and monitoring activities, including contractor overview.
• Assist with event support setting up furniture and AV equipment.
• Ensure timely and safe waste management for lab chemicals and packaging.
• Support scientists and visitors with ad hoc requests such as autoclave operation.
• Support to collect deliveries and distribute to the relevant teams/labs, including valuable technical equipment.
• Liaison with Cleaning contractor and Estates Soft Services including periodic review inspections.
• Adhoc maintenance work.

Other Duties

• To be aware of and exercise personal and Institute responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other related matters.
• To carry out any other duties as required by the Head of Facilities to deliver the wider service to The Franklin within the skills of the post holder.

About us: The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national Research Centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology.

Location: The Franklin is based in Harwell Campus, UK’s innovation hub and well-established as one of the leading science and innovation campuses in Europe. 

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills, and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy. 

Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

To be considered for this role, please send a CV and cover letter (via the ‘Apply’ button above) explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please including information about your education and work experience.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 14th April 2024; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate, therefore early applications are advised.

Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy

Period of appointment: Fixed Term, 6-9 months