Mechanical Technician

2 weeks ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Technician

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our team at UK Research and Innovation. As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical building services, including HVAC, domestic water systems, steam systems, compressed air, and all other piped systems.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Undertake installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical building services, including HVAC, domestic water systems, steam systems, compressed air, and all other piped systems.
  • Carry out works efficiently and effectively, acquiring and signing off work through the MRC-designated Planet FM mobile device application.
  • Undertake an active role in site services condition surveys and, where required, formal inspection, testing, and verification of mechanical systems.
  • Carry out compliance-related maintenance tasks, including Legionella water monitoring, systems flushing, boiler-water sampling, and water-storage vessel inspections.
  • Fault-finding and maintenance on a wide range of mechanical automation equipment, such as autoclaves, sterilization equipment, air compressors, etc.
  • Ensure that all work carried out on the MRC Harwell site is completed in an effective and professional manner and that all current Health & Safety and technical legislation is adhered to.
  • Ensure that works are completed to a high standard and in a timely fashion, so as to minimize their impact upon scientific programs.
  • Accept training in future developments and technologies, taking on additional nominated person responsibilities as required.
  • Provide additional support and assistance to the Building Services team in maintenance and repairs of the site and any other duties which may from time to time be reasonably required within the general level of responsibility of the post.
  • Engage in the mentoring and development of team members, including the support of apprentices.
  • Champion the Engineering & Estates service in a positive manner.
  • Deliver a high level of customer service.
  • Attend appropriate training to support the role and service delivery.
  • Participate as part of an engineering on-call team as required (subject to management approval and operational requirements).
  • Procure materials, components, and spares, ensuring that stock levels are maintained to maintain efficiency.
  • Take on the role of first aider (training will be given).
Working Relationships:

Colleagues, scientists, senior managers, external contractors.

Person Specification:
  • Recognized mechanical qualification City & Guilds Level 2/3 in a mechanical discipline such as HVAC/Plumbing & Heating/Pipe fitting etc. or in the final year of a recognized apprenticeship scheme.
  • Proven experience in a previous mechanical engineering role.
  • UK driving license.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to create a working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

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 organizations 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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