Building Services Technician

Department/Location: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

In 2013, Europe's top cancer charity, Cancer Research UK, combined with the University of Cambridge to fund the world class Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. 

We are now recruiting a Building Services Technician (Electrically Biased) who will be responsible for the maintenance of electrical and mechanical services and maintain the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the building to support the effective operation and objectives of the Institute. 

Delivering a high-quality service across the Institute, the role holder will: 

• Responsible for breakdown and preventive maintenance programmes. Be technically competent in the operation of complex plant and equipment, carry out safety checks and keep records accordingly, responsible for the diagnosis and repairs to specialist mechanical and electrical engineering plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise. 
• Understand the workings of all critical, specialist and non-specialist electrical systems within the department, competently respond to, unusual and/ or emergency situations, monitor and adjust the Building Management System in accordance with service requirements, respond and take appropriate action when alarm conditions occur. 
• Plan and co-ordinate minor building and refurbishment projects. Determine technical specifications of required work, oversee contractors work on site including final testing and commissioning. Keep an overview of the maintenance and refurbishment needs to ensure projects are completed in the most effective manner. Keep Lab Management fully briefed on progress and programme.  
• Supervise annual and 5 yearly electrical testing including recording of non-conformances and carryout out remedial works, Carry out regular emergency lighting checks. Establish systems to plan routine inspections, prioritise planned maintenance and where necessary carry out technical investigative work required to implement the work, give adequate notice to planned shutdowns in consultation with Engineering Manager, Deputy Engineering Manager, Lab Managers and other occupants of the building. 
• Contribute to safe working practices. Oversee the issue of permits to work, for all maintenance work; (electrical, hot works and general maintenance) in accordance with regulations. Provide buildings technical services and explain required works to specialist contractors and liaise with staff on all planned maintenance activities. Ensure each task is executed in a safe and technically acceptable manner, report/ discuss any perceived breaches of safety, quality, standards etc. with Engineering Manager.
• Carry out risk assessments in conjunction with Line managers, Health and Safety team and other appropriate personnel. Maintain records of electrical safety, fire safety and health and safety, ensure all building manuals are up to date and available for reference as required, inspect electrical installations and report abnormalities (e.g. excessive noise/vibration, smells, leaks, incorrect readings etc.) ensure team members are familiar with relevant equipment and processes, assist with test evacuations. 
• Manage the storage space for electrical stock, assess risks associated with occupancy and usage of storage space. Assist the department's safety officers including responsibility for PAT testing and safety of contractors. 
• Monitor electrical stock. Place orders when required including expenditure within a set budget, source suppliers and new equipment, process delivery notes, maintain records of usage and cost, make recommendations on suppliers and alternatives, support and advise academic staff on equipment purchases. 

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The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

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