Technical Operator (Biomass Operation & Maintenance) - MC1222NK

Hours: 18 hours per week

We are looking to appoint a Part Time Technical Operator (Biomass Operation & Maintenance) to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a wide range of services throughout the University Estate.

The role will primarily be based at The Eden Energy Centre at Guardbridge; however, the role will require you to regularly travel into St Andrews to support the operation of the District Heat network and therefore a full driving licence is essential.

Your responsibilities are primarily to support the operational and maintenance activities of the Biomass Operations Team at the Eden Energy Centre and District Heating Network and it is envisaged that your time will be split between ensuring continuity of supply of heat energy to all buildings connected to the district heat network and ensuring reliability of the EEC and District Heat network.

You should be flexible in your approach to work and have a strong background in engineering. If you are a creative thinker, a problem-solver, and are eager to contribute to the development of clean energy solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You must have excellent communication skills and a keen and helpful manner. The ability to cope well under pressure, and the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach without supervision is essential. To be able to work effectively both independently and as a team. If you are eager to contribute to the development of clean energy solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Excellent terms and conditions apply. The employee’s working hours will normally be 18 hours per week, working any 5 days of the week (Monday-Sunday) on a five out of seven rota.

Precise days and daily times will be laid down by the Line Manager or his/her appropriate delegate. The Line Manager or his/her appropriate delegate has the right at any time to change the days/hours on which the employee works, to suit the operational needs of the business, subject to provision of reasonable days’ notice.

You will be required to participate in the Estates Emergency Call Out Service.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to George Simpson, email: gns1@st-andrews.ac.uk , Tel:07710068928

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. Full details available online: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 461990 for an application pack.

Please quote ref: MC1222NK

The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

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