Maintenance Technician

View Vacancy -- Maintenance Technician - Operations Group - Estates and Facilities - LMB 2604

Open Date

14/04/2025, 08:00

Close Date

18/05/2025, 23:55

Research Institute

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Research Institute / Unit Information

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, long-term problems, which often require investment over many years.

There are four scientific Divisions - Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive. Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute.

The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation

UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org

Band

MRC - 5

Location

Cambridge

Salary

£32,367 - £36,399 per annum (plus opportunities for paid overtime)

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Type

Technical & Scientific Professionals

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Job Description

Overall purpose:

You will be a member of the Estates and Facilities team at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) working as a Maintenance Technician. As part of the team, and dependant on your experience and expertise, your focus will be either be electrical or mechanical. You will be responsible for the electrical or mechanical servicing and repairs at the main LMB building and other LMB sites on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus. The workload is varied, and priorities can change at short notice. Training will be provided in areas that are needed.

Main duties/ Key responsibilities:

You will be responsible for providing planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on plant systems and services.

You will undertake works on behalf of the Estates & Facilities team including supervising external service providers and contractors.

You will liaise with end users to plan maintenance works or project works as required.

You will be responsible for operating the computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics, taking the appropriate action to resolve these.

You will oversee the operation of the steam boilers and systems. Steam is used extensively throughout our sites and training will be given as required.

You will undertake on-call duties approximately 6-8 weeks per annum on a rota basis, responding to callouts when off-site.

Working relationships:

You will report to the Services Coordinator and will be part of the Estates and Facilities team.

You will interact with end users and external service providers and contractors.

You may assist in the mentoring of apprentices.

Person Specification

Education / qualifications / training required:

Essential:

• Completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualification.

• Full UK driving licence holder.

Desirable:

• Experience of writing and following risk assessments.

• Formal training/qualifications relating to steam boilers, including analysis of steam systems and boiler water treatment.

• Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) certificate.

Previous work experience required:

Essential:

• Experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems.

Knowledge and experience:

Essential:

• Good working knowledge of engineering services coupled with a good understanding of all aspects of building maintenance.

• Experience of using a Building Management System (BMS).

• An understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

• Competent IT user.

Desirable:

• An understanding of statutory maintenance requirements.

Personal skills / behaviours / qualities:

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels.

• Ability to plan and prioritise work without or under limited supervision.

• Ability to use initiative when required.

Further Information

You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:

• Code of Conduct

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy

• Health and Safety policy

• Data Protection policy

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

It is anticipated interviews will take place on week commencing 2nd June 2025.

The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.

In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits

Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.

We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

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