Mechanical Plant Engineer – Cleanroom & Lab Systems

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Training provided

Job summary

The University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre seeks an experienced Mechanical Plant Engineer to maintain its highly serviced Mountbatten building, including cleanrooms and optical labs.

You will manage air handlers, water plants and related mechanical systems, oversee contractor activity, and support compliance audits and records. Training will be provided, and an on-call rota with paid overtime is in place to cover reactive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining complex mechanical building systems.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Electrical qualification is an advantage; cross-skill training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanroom complex and optical labs environmental conditions via air handlers, water plants and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure compliance with audit trails for legislative compliance.
• Be part of the on-call rota and handle paid overtime as scheduled.

Skills

Air handling systems

Water plants

Computer literacy

English communication

Job description

The University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre seeks an experienced Mechanical Plant Engineer to maintain its highly serviced Mountbatten building, including cleanrooms and optical labs.

You will manage air handlers, water plants and related mechanical systems, oversee contractor activity, and support compliance audits and records. Training will be provided, and an on-call rota with paid overtime is in place to cover reactive maintenance.