Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Service Technician in Cambridge. The role involves cleaning and maintaining an animal facility, including sterilising equipment and following health and safety protocols. Candidates should have at least 3 GCSEs and experience in a relevant environment is desirable. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cleaning machinery and equipment is desirable.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sterilising instruments is useful.
• Practical experience working within a research environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sterilisation of animal cages and equipment.
• Prepare procedure rooms and sterilise equipment.
• Disposal of waste material and animal carcasses safely.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to organise/prioritise workload

Experience with health and safety standards

Flexible and adaptable for overtime

Education

3 GCSE passes or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning machinery and equipment

Autoclaving equipment

Job description

Overview

Service Technician – LOCATION: Cambridge. SALARY: Competitive. REF: ALS 3042.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning, housekeeping and upkeep of the animal facility.
• Perform cleaning and sterilisation of animal cages and equipment by operating large washers, autoclaves and fumigation/decontamination chambers.
• Preparation of procedure rooms/operating theatres and sterilisation of equipment.
• Disposal of waste material, special waste and animal carcases, in a compliant and safe manner.
• Carry out basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and reports.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and quality assurance purposes to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• 3 GCSE passes or equivalent including General literacy and numeracy
• Experience working with cleaning machinery and equipment is desirable
• Knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals and sterilising instruments would be useful
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Practical experience working within a research environment is desirable
• Experience with health and safety standards and implementation are advantageous
• Comfortable working alone or within a larger team depending on the task
• Ability to organise/prioritise workload
• Follow and maintain a meticulous level of sterilisation protocols including the use of autoclaving equipment
• Flexible and adaptable with overtime for evenings and weekend work