Job Ref: 212976407

Date: 2021-01-06 17:49:00

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We are currently working in partnership with a high profile government sponsored national project in the Milton Keynes area. They are seeking a Facilities Technician for their laboratory.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The role of the Facilities Technician is to provide assistance to the Facilities Manager in the maintenance of the facility.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working as part of team the job holder must be able to work under their own initiative to cope with rearranged priorities. The job holder will interact with staff and visitors and must therefore be able to maintain a friendly and courteous attitude at all times. Working 5 days out of 7 days shift pattern including weekends.

Support the facilities department through:

Carry out any general maintenance tasks required.

Carrying out routine checks and inspection of facilities and equipment (examples include Air Handling Units, Air Conditioning Units)

Electrical works

Portable equipment checks

Develop management tools and PPM regimes in support of above

Undertakes checks and maintenance on 2x Liquid Nitrogen systems (under supervision until training is completed)

Conference room set up for meetings and office moves.

Assisting with all aspects of the upkeep of the grounds, roadways and car parks

The Facilities Technician may also be required to undertake some cleaning activities.

Must have a proactive approach to building maintenance.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

·City & Guilds 2365 (at least Level 3 or above)

·GCSE or equivalent in Maths’ and English.

·Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

·Basic understanding of health and safety and its application to the working environment.

·Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

·Ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.

·Ability to work well as part of a team.

·Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite of software (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet).

·A knowledge of manual handling and the ability lift to lift and carry objects

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