Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Harwell, Oxfordshire - onsite working

£29,778 - £31,679 per annum, dependant on experience

Full time / Flexible hours considered.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. Wealso offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Technician with responsibility for providing both technical support and assisting the team in performing building services and building fabric maintenance.

The key duties of the position include:

· Primarily Electrical Maintenance as well as some mechanical maintenance of Diamond Electrical / Mechanical and Building Services Infrastructure and facilities.

· Problem solving and fault diagnosis on all site services, including electrical systems (LV switchgear and distribution systems), lighting, UPS systems, LV standby generators, fire detection and smoke control systems, lightning protection, etc.

· Carrying out basic analysis/diagnosis of air conditioning equipment such as fan coil units and air handling units etc.

· Assisting with monitoring and testing duties.

· Supervision of external contractors, service engineers and suppliers as required, including sub-contractor technical audits.

· Participating in some 'on call’ arrangements during commissioning and operation.

About You

You should have served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and hold a City & Guilds BS7671 Wiring Regulations Qualification or demonstrate equivalent knowledge. You should also hold a BS2391 Electrical Testing & Inspection qualification.

You will demonstrate:

· Experience with LV Electrical systems, Electrical cabling to 18th Edition Wiring Regs, and experience with UPS systems, LV standby generators, fire detection and smoke control systems and lightning protection.

· Ideally, some experience of HV systems, Building Management Systems, Air conditioning systems and HSE legislation, as will computer skills.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 10th March 2024