Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire

Full time / Flexible hours considered.

Reference: 11473

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician with responsibility for providing both technical support and assisting the team in performing building services and building fabric maintenance.

The key duties of the position include:

• Mechanical maintenance of Diamond Electrical / Mechanical and Building Services Infrastructure and facilities.
• Assisting with monitoring and testing duties.
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on all site services, including air conditioning and air handling units, piped gases, hot and cold water systems (including unvented and pressurised systems), MTHW/LTHW systems, Chilled Water, refrigeration, etc.
• Supervision of external contractors, service engineers and suppliers as required.
• Carrying out and assisting with the preparation of safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Participating in Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Some participation in ‘on call’ arrangements during commissioning and operation. 

About You

You should have served a recognised craft Apprenticeship in an Engineering or demonstrate equivalent experience. 

You should have experience from some (not all) of the following areas:

• HVAC systems.
• Process & Chilled Water systems.
• LTHW/MTHW/Compressed Air systems.
• Drainage/Vacuum Drainage systems.
• Liquid/Gaseous Nitrogen Systems
• Equipment controls and BMS (building management system).
• Quality Control Systems, Work Planning and Safe Systems of work.
• HSE legislation.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. 

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.  

The closing date for applications is 10th November. 

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