Mechanical Technician Operations Group Estates & Facilities LMB 1503

Job Description

Mechanical TechnicianStarting Salary: £25,198 - £26,901 per annumPlus an On Call and Recruitment and Retention Allowances (RRA) of £7,500 per annumThe MRC, Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a world-class research laboratory, dedicated to understanding important biological processes at the molecular level with the goal of using this knowledge to tackle major problems in human health and disease. The LMB has over 600 staff, students and visitors engaged full time in research.The LMB building is a state of the art laboratory facility, and it has a floor area of 32,700m² (GIA). It has specialist research facilities with a highly complex engineering system to enable the ground-breaking science and allow flexibility to support future scientific developments, through ongoing modifications to laboratories and Electron Microscope (EM) suites etc.You will be a Mechanical Technician, a member of the Estates and Facilities team. You will be responsible for the mechanical servicing and repairs at the prestigious LMB building, Ares and MRS. This diverse role will be responsible for providing mechanical planned, preventive and reactive maintenance on all plant, systems and services. You will also be responsible for the monitoring and fault diagnostics of computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS).You will have completed a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship, or hold the equivalent qualification. You will have a working knowledge of engineering services coupled with a good understanding of aspects of building maintenance on mechanical systems, including BMS, natural and laboratory gas systems, reverse osmosis deionised water systems, steam boilers, ground source heat pumps (GSHP), complex automated lighting systems, fire alarm & fire suppression systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), standby electrical generators, air compressors, chillers, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), Air Handling units (AHU), humidification and dehumidification plant.The LMB, Ares and MRS sites are required to be maintained and kept fully operational 24/7 in order to meet Scientific requirements. You will be required to be on an out-of-hours on-call rota system. Therefore, you must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to arrive at the LMB building within 45 minutes when on out-of-hours on-call duty. This is a full time position working 36 hours per week. Full training will be given in all aspects of the post and you will be able to participate in the MRC’s wide range of staff development opportunities.The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation.Working for UKRI MRC provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays & privilege days) and Benenden Healthcare membership. You will also have access to employee shopping/travel discounts, on site sport and social facilities, as well as salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and family friendly policies.Closing date: 29 March 2021Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screeningThe Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the two ticks scheme.