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SalaryRothamsted have an opportunity for a Building Services Supervisor (Mechanical Bias) to join our site facilities team.
The role involves the planned preventive maintenance and repairs of a variety of mechanical equipment providing heating, cold water, DHW & drainage for our campus buildings. The work also includes primarily gas fired district and central heating systems and boilers.
The ideal candidate will be qualified in mechanical engineering to City and Guilds standard, be GASsafe registered (or be prepared to be) and have good relevant experience, post apprenticeship. Some electrical fault finding experience associated with mechanical work and general Building service/site support tasks.
The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team with supervisory experience and will have a broad range of mechanical knowledge and experience. Good communication skills and the ability to make sound judgement and approach tasks logically are essential Candidates may be required to join an on call rota system (which will be remunerated with a fixed on call allowance) and be expected to drive company vehicles when required.
This is a permanent full-time position, salary to be discussed with the successful candidate.
Rothamsted campus has a range of sports and social activities available, including low-cost gym onsite and Rothamsted Sports and Social club. Our benefits package includes minimum 30 days annual leave per year (plus Bank holidays), pension with 10% employer contribution as minimum, free car parking onsite and Cycle2 work salary sacrifice scheme.
Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met.
We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.
