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Electrical & Mechanical Building Services Technician - Pharmaceuticals

Cpl Life Sciences
Hatfield
1 day ago
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Our clientis a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas.


By joining our client you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.


As the Electrical & Mechanical Building Services Technician will report to the Estates Engineering Manager, this role has responsibility for the reliable and compliant operation of the estate wide services and equipment serving all business functions across the European Knowledge Centre at Hatfield.


The main purpose is to deliver a high standard of mechanical and electrical services throughout the business, within the estates engineering team. To plan and undertake routine scheduled maintenance of plant and/or equipment with stakeholders, causing minimal disruption.


  • On call (1 in 6), includes attending site Sat/Sun and bank holidays to blow down boilers and carry out plant room checks.
  • Staggered start 37.5 hours one week starting / finishing (07:30 to 16:00) and the other (09:30 to 18:00)


What are we looking for?

Qualification in either:

  • Electrical engineering, equivalent (BS7671 & C&G 2391)
  • Mechanical engineering (full-term apprenticeship)
  • Good verbal and written English skills.


Desirable

  • Educated to ONC/HNC


Essential

  • Use of computer (Windows operating system)
  • Good awareness of Health and Safety
  • Multi-Skilled in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in domestic and low temperature hot water systems (LTHW).
  • Motor controls and relay logic
  • AHU’s, FCU’s and chilled water systems
  • Working knowledge of “Safe systems of work”.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
  • To be flexible, as occasionally the need will arise to work outside standard office hours.
  • Experience of CMMS and BMS systems.


Desirable

  • Experience working in controlled environments.
  • Water systems and water treatment


What we offer in return

A competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,

  • Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Free onsite parking
  • Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Retail discounts
  • Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
  • Multi-faith prayer room


You will also be based out of our clients excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre facility, which is their EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

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