Mechanical Plant Engineer – Cleanroom & Lab Systems

University of Southampton - School of Physics & Astronomy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working approach

University closure days

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plant Engineer to support the Optoelectronics Research Centre’s Mountbatten building. You will help maintain complex mechanical building systems, including cleanrooms and optical labs, with emphasis on environmental control and reliability.

The role involves coordinating contractors, ensuring legislative compliance, and serving on an on-call rota with overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining complex mechanical building systems.
• Experience with cleanrooms or optical labs is advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanroom complex environmental conditions via air handlers and water plants.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure compliance with audit trails and regulations.
• Participate in an on-call rota with paid overtime.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Building services

On-call experience

Education

Electrical qualification (advantage)

Tools

Building management systems

Air handling units

Job description

University of Southampton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plant Engineer to support the Optoelectronics Research Centre’s Mountbatten building. You will help maintain complex mechanical building systems, including cleanrooms and optical labs, with emphasis on environmental control and reliability.

The role involves coordinating contractors, ensuring legislative compliance, and serving on an on-call rota with overtime.