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Facilities Maintenance Technician
Harwell, Oxfordshire
£32,363 - £34,429 (Discretionary range to £39,592), dependent upon skills and experience
Reference: 11675
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.
About The Role
We now have an opportunity for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to provide hands on support to the Building Fabric Team within Diamond’s Installation & Facility Management (IFM) Group, to carry out maintenance, repairs and upgrades to various parts of the building structure.
The role will include carrying out building fabric maintenance, surveys, inspections, fault diagnosis, problem solving, and upgrades to include: Gutters; Brise Soleil; Multiple types of flooring; Suspended ceiling systems; Fire barriers; internal and external Decoration; Steelwork; Handrails; Walkways; Building cladding, walls and roofing systems.
This role will involve working at heights and undertaking physically demanding work.
Further Responsibilities Will Include
* Some supervision of specialist contractors, service engineers and suppliers including management of safety and the quality of installation/repair for sign off.
* Involvement in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
* Providing prompt solutions to Building Fabric issues, either directly or by evaluating how best to appoint and supervise others to resolve the issues.
* Liaising, communicating and directing various departments/teams across Diamond to explain the necessary works and to safely implement building fabric activities.
* Liaising with the Senior Facilities Technicians to ensure that works carried out are appropriately recorded within the computerised maintenance management system.
* Participating in Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures.
* Carrying out and assist with the preparation of safety risk assessments and method statements.
About You
You will hold a City and Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, along with significant Building Fabric experience in some of the following areas: Gutters; Brise Soleil; Multiple types of flooring; Suspended ceiling systems; surveys and repairs to fire barriers; Internal and external decoration; Steelwork; Handrails; Walkways; Building cladding, walls and roofing systems.
You will also have experience of working at heights (including use of harnesses and descending/ascending systems), building upgrades and maintenance and of supervising contractors.
You will display the ability to read technical reports and drawings, to work competently on a PC, and current/previous MEWP operator licence. You will also be confident with working at heights and undertaking the physical nature of the role.
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 17th August.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Research Services
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