Key responsibilities
:
1. to be responsible for providing electrical and/or mechanical reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services. You will also help to manage and deliver project works
2. to undertake works on behalf of the Estates team including supervising external service providers and contractors
3. to liaise with end users to plan in repair works or project works as required.
4. to be responsible for interrogating the computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics, taking the appropriate action to resolve these
5. to undertake on-call duties approximately 6-8 weeks per annum, responding to callouts when off-site
Working relationships:
You will report to the Hard Services Manager and will be part of the Estates team within the wider LMS Research Environment function.
You will interact with members of the LMS, effectively communicating with them to establish their needs and communicate these needs both orally and through written specifications to those carrying out the work. You will also work closely with other members of the Research Environment team to coordinate works with minimal disruption to science Health & Safety, Lab Services, Soft Services
You will interact with external service providers and contractors.
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Education / qualifications / training required:
Essential:
6. Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualifications
Desirable:
7. Formal Health & Safety (H&S) qualifications and ability to undertake risk assessments
Previous work experience required:
Essential:
8. Experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical and/or mechanical systems.
9. Experience of supervising external contractors
Desirable:
10. Experience in a scientific environment
Knowledge and experience:
Essential:
11. Good working knowledge of engineering services coupled with a good understanding of all aspects of building maintenance
12. An understanding of work-related H&S risks, and how to mitigate against the risks
13. Experience of using a BMS system
14. An understanding of HVAC systems
Desirable:
15. An understanding of statutory maintenance requirements
16. Experience of estimating correct quantity of materials to complete maintenance and/or project works
Personal skills / behaviours / qualities
IT skills
Essential:
17. Competent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office
18. Competent working with handheld devices (iPhone/tablets etc) and “smart” technology
Communications skills
Essential:
19. Ability to effectively communicate with users and service providers, establishing the needs of the users and communicating these needs both orally and through written specifications to those carrying out the work
20. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels
21. Ability to listen to others, understand and interpret their views, analyse, and provide advice/solutions
Organisation skills and initiative
Essential:
22. Ability to plan and prioritise work without or under limited supervision
23. Ability to use initiative when required
24. Ability to adapt, as the workload is varied and priorities can change at short notice, which may require working outside normal working hours (overtime is payable)
25. Ability to work flexibly, as on-call cover duties need to be undertaken
Team working
Essential:
26. Ability to work as part of a team or independently
27. Ability to work under pressure but constructively, collaboratively, and productively with colleagues at all levels within the LMS and externally
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