Mechanical Maintenance Technician
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.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Mechanical 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:
- Mechanical maintenance of Diamond Electrical / Mechanical and Building Services Infrastructure and facilities.
- Assisting with monitoring and testing duties.
- Problem solving and fault diagnosis on all site services, including air conditioning and air handling units, piped gases, hot and cold water systems (including unvented and pressurised systems), MTHW/LTHW systems, Chilled Water, refrigeration, etc.
- Supervision of external contractors, service engineers and suppliers as required.
- Carrying out and assisting with the preparation of safety risk assessments and method statements.
- Participating in Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures.
- Some participation in ‘on call’ arrangements during commissioning and operation.
About You
You should have served a recognised craft Apprenticeship in an Engineering or demonstrate equivalent experience.
You should have experience in some of the following areas:
- HVAC systems.
- Process & Chilled Water systems.
- LTHW/MTHW/Compressed Air systems.
- Drainage/Vacuum Drainage systems.
- Liquid/Gaseous Nitrogen Systems
- Equipment controls and BMS (building management system).
- Quality Control Systems, Work Planning and Safe Systems of work.
- HSE legislation.
Benefits
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. We also 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. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The initial closing date for applications is 22nd June 2025, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.
Other information
Diamond is open to different ways of working and we are committed to supporting our employees to have more flexibility and autonomy over where, when and how long they work.
Where relevant, and possible for the role, we will consider flexible working arrangements, secondment and job share opportunities.
Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.
If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.
Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK’s work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.
This position doesn't meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, except potentially for those people switching from another UK Skilled Worker Visa (obtained prior to 04/04/2024), meeting the criteria of a new entrant or where a PhD is held and is an essential criteria of the vacancy.
For more information please visit - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)