Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Salary: £35,000.00 - £36,500.0

0Hours: 37 hours per wee

kEmployment Type: Permanent/Full Tim

eContract Length: Permanen

tClosing Date: 24th August 202

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The Pirbright Institu

teThe Pirbright Institute delivers world-leading research to understand, predict, detect and respond to viral disease outbreaks. We study viruses of livestock that are endemic and exotic to the UK, including zoonotic viruses, by using the most advanced tools and technologies to understand host-pathogen interactions in animals and arthropod vectors. Our major strength in understanding the immune systems of livestock provides a platform to control current diseases and respond to emerging threat

s.Our Institute is made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a diverse set of chosen fields, backgrounds and experience. We all play a crucial role in furthering the Institute’s aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution; with a real focus in improving the world in which we live. Our outlook is always balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one Institute’ approac

h.
Organisation position and purpo

se:Based on the Pirbright site carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities, including operation and maintenance (to competency level) we are looking for a Mechanical Technician of building services and process plant, including high containment HEPA filtered HVAC systems, high containment drainage and effluent treatment plants/equipment, standard building services including gases, water, compressed air, steam/condense and refrigerated syste

ms.As a Mechanical Technician, you will be working within a team of three, reporting into the Lead Mechanical Technician. Although you will be working within a team, there will be times that you could be required to perform duties on a solo basis as well as participate in ‘duty on call rota’ to provide out of hours reactive maintenance respon

se.The Mechanical Maintenance team is made up of six Technicians and three Lead Technicians, operating in teams of three to execute day-to-day jobs raised within the Pirbright Institute’s properti

es.You will be responsible for a blend of duties such as Mechanical Systems Maintenance, documentation and reporting, as well as other duties directed by your Line Manag

er.
Accountability, responsibility and dut

ies:
Mechanical Systems Mainten

• ance:Conduct and complete routine maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment within S
• LA’s.Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical is
• sues.Participation in the Institutes Health, Safety & Risk programs including risk assessment of planned maintenance activities and ‘on the spot’ risk assessment of reactive
• worksInstallation, repair, and enhancement of mechanical systems and components within the Institute's state-of-the-art facili
• ties.Adhere to safety standards and regulations in a research-oriented set
• ting.Work alongside other areas of the EMS Department, to support day to day operations across the Insti
• tute.Contribute to a collaborative work culture, where your input is va
• lued.Participation in ‘duty on call rota’ to provide out of hours reactive maintenance response following adequate training and familiarisation of

site.
Documentation and Repo

• rting:Maintain meticulous records of mechanical maintenance activities and installa
• tions.Prepare comprehensive reports detailing completed tasks, identifying any challenges or opportunities for improv

ement.
Training and Skill Devel

• opment:Attend scheduled training sessions to augment your technical knowledge and

skills.
Specific requi

rements:

• EssentialCity & Guilds/NVQ-3 Mechanical En

required

• 
  DesirableONC/HNC Process/Mechanical E
• ngineeringExperience of Process Engineering within a regulated environment such as in Food and/or Phar
• maceuticalFirst ai
• d trained.Experience of Process Engineering in Bio-Containment E

nvironment
Due to the nature of the work we do, all successful applicants will be required to go through a comprehensive screening process including reference and qualification checks, financial and security

clearances.
W

• hat we offerGenerous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age a
• nd earnings)25 days annual leave plus public and privilege days, increasing up to 31 days with l
• ong service.Enhanced Matern
• ity package.Buy and sell
• annual leaveOption to carry over up to two weeks
• annual leavePirbright gym wit
• h membershipPirbright
• social clubPirbright Lifestyle Hub (employee di
• scount site)C
• ycle to workSubsidised staf
• f restaurantChildca
• re allowanceFree on
• site parkingElectric Car chargin

g facilities
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the line manager and may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing need of The Pirbri

ht Institute.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within one month from closing date of the vacancy, then please contact us on jobs@pirbright.ac.uk f

or an update.
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