Life Support Systems Engineer — Aquarium Ops & Maintenance

Ocean Conservation Trust Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discount

Day off on birthday

Job summary

Ocean Conservation Trust Ltd. seeks a Life Support Systems Engineer for the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. You will maintain critical life support systems, motors, pumps, electrical panels, and HVAC, ensuring reliable operation and safety.

Training on aquatic systems is provided, with opportunities to work electrical or mechanical biased paths. The role requires a proactive engineer ready for a 3-on/3-off shift pattern (07:00–18:00) and commuting within 30 minutes of the aquarium.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced engineer.
• Full training in aquatic systems will be provided.
• Electrical or mechanical bias for the role.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep and repair of life support systems and 3 phase motors and pumps.
• Electrical installation and repair of building services.
• HVAC and general building maintenance.
• Fault finding and problem solving across systems.
• Must be able to work a 3 day on, 3 day off shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Life support systems

Electrical engineering

Mechanical bias

Shift work

Job description

Ocean Conservation Trust Ltd. seeks a Life Support Systems Engineer for the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. You will maintain critical life support systems, motors, pumps, electrical panels, and HVAC, ensuring reliable operation and safety.

Training on aquatic systems is provided, with opportunities to work electrical or mechanical biased paths. The role requires a proactive engineer ready for a 3-on/3-off shift pattern (07:00–18:00) and commuting within 30 minutes of the aquarium.