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(Senior) Mechanical Technician
1 month ago
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a (Senior) Mechanical Technician (internally known as a (Senior) Vacuum Technician) to participate in the construction, conditioning, testing, commissioning, installation and maintenance of the Diamond vacuum systems and support equipment.
This role will also play a part in our major multi-million-pound facility upgrade, known as Diamond-II, which will generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
You will be working within an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) clean assembly environment, undertaking vacuum inspection and acceptance testing of vacuum components and assisting and advising on the correct procedures and techniques for UHV installations and testing.
Further responsibilities will include:
Preparing the equipment and areas for vacuum installations. Advising on the purchasing and procurement of equipment. Utilising the quality control and quality procedures of the Diamond project. Assisting with vacuum equipment and project Lab tests. Monitoring equipment maintenance requirements.Successful applicants will be considered as either a grade 5 or 6, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.
At the senior level will also supervise small teams for vacuum installation and maintenance tasks and take part in the planning and preparation of work including resource allocation for systems installations.
About You
You will be an experienced Technician or Engineer from a high technology environment with experience in assembly and operation of scientific vacuum equipment.
To be considered at the senior level you ideally will have served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or Engineering Degree or demonstrate equivalent on-the job experience.
Some knowledge or experience in any of the following areas will be beneficial:
Leak detectors. Residual Gas Analysers. Quality Control Systems. Work and resource Planning. Safe Systems of work. Using cranes and slings, forklift trucks etc. for heavy lifting. Testing, fault finding and maintenance of electro-mechanical systems. Interpreting mechanical drawings.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.
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