Location: Didcot
Benefits:
* Annual leave
* Company pension
* Flexible schedule
Full job description
Systems Maintenance Technician
£32,363 to £34,429 per annum
Harwell, Oxfordshire – based onsite
Full time
Reference: 11666
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 Systems Maintenance Technician to work primarily as part of the IFM maintenance team, responsible for providing both technical support and assisting the team in performing building services and building fabric maintenance.
The key duties of the position include:
* Undertake the electrical and mechanical maintenance of Diamond Electrical / Mechanical and Building Services Infrastructure.
* Problem solving and fault diagnosis on all electrical site services, including electrical systems (LV switchgear and distribution systems), lighting, UPS systems, LV standby generators, fire detection and smoke control systems, lightning protection, etc.
* Be conversant with the maintenance Concept Evolution system and support the Senior Systems Maintenance Technician on meeting IFM maintenance procedures and operations. Be able to adequately operate the system accordingly to support the IFM maintenance team.
* Support the Senior Systems Maintenance Technician where required and assist in completing the planned maintenance programme.
* Undertaking non maintenance duties (such as small project work) within the IFM Group when required.
* Participating in some ‘on call’ arrangements during commissioning and operation.
About You
You should have served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and hold a City & Guilds BS7671 Wiring Regulations Qualification or demonstrate equivalent knowledge. You will be well organised to prioritise tasks to meet planned maintenance timescales, and you will display good written and verbal communication skills.
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 24th August.
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