Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Squeaky Wheel Promotions; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at a leading scientific facility in the UK. This role involves providing technical support and maintaining essential building services, ensuring the smooth operation of cutting-edge infrastructure. You will tackle diverse challenges, from HVAC systems to fault diagnosis, while contributing to health and safety measures. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your skills will play a vital role in advancing scientific research and technology. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to on-site nursery

Cafes and restaurant on site

Sports and leisure facilities

2 annual volunteering days

Relocation allowance (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Recognized craft Apprenticeship in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in HVAC and chilled water systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on building services and infrastructure.
• Assist with monitoring, testing, and problem-solving site services.

Skills

HVAC systems

Process & Chilled Water systems

LTHW/MTHW/Compressed Air systems

Drainage/Vacuum Drainage systems

Liquid/Gaseous Nitrogen Systems

Equipment controls and BMS

Quality Control Systems

HSE legislation

Education

Recognised craft Apprenticeship in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

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.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician with responsibility for providing both technical support and assisting the team in performing building services and building fabric maintenance.

The key duties of the position include:

• Mechanical maintenance of Diamond Electrical / Mechanical and Building Services Infrastructure and facilities.
• Assisting with monitoring and testing duties.
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on all site services, including air conditioning and air handling units, piped gases, hot and cold water systems (including unvented and pressurised systems), MTHW/LTHW systems, Chilled Water, refrigeration, etc.
• Supervision of external contractors, service engineers and suppliers as required.
• Carrying out and assisting with the preparation of safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Participating in Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Some participation in ‘on call’ arrangements during commissioning and operation.

About You

You should have served a recognised craft Apprenticeship in an Engineering or demonstrate equivalent experience.

You should have experience in some of the following areas:

• HVAC systems.
• Process & Chilled Water systems.
• LTHW/MTHW/Compressed Air systems.
• Drainage/Vacuum Drainage systems.
• Liquid/Gaseous Nitrogen Systems.
• Equipment controls and BMS (building management system).
• Quality Control Systems, Work Planning and Safe Systems of work.
• HSE legislation.

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.

This position doesn't meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, except potentially for those people switching from another UK Skilled Worker Visa (obtained prior to 04/04/2024), meeting the criteria of a new entrant or where a PhD is held and is an essential criteria of the vacancy.

For more information please visit -Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The initial closing date for applications is 26th January 2025, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.