Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician Salary: £24,777 - £33,459 per annum (Depending on qualifications and experience) Grade: UKRI C/D Contract Type: Open Ended Hours: Full Time Closing Date: 16th March 2020 This role will involve the day-to-day technical support and contractor management to a suite of multi-user research and development facilities. The test facilities are exploited by high-tech industrial companies, STFC staff and collaborative academic users. You will work closely with other members of the ASTeC RTF Operations team to ensure services are delivered efficiently and effectively, and you will be key to enabling the organisation to successfully deliver its core business of science. An opportunity may be available for a level 6 apprenticeship for the right candidate. However, to be considered for the position, you have must have: Level 3 Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience ONC or equivalent qualification. Roles and Responsibilities: Fault diagnosis and programmed maintenance of all process plant equipment. Operation of the plant monitoring systems, associated instrumentation and control systems. Management of STFC & Contract Staff employed on above duties. Assessment of the condition of the existing plant, upgrade recommendations and technical review participation. Technical support of the operation and maintenance function, requiring a practical approach to problem solving. You must be prepared when necessary occasionally to work outside normal business and will need to be flexible to ensure appropriate levels of cover are provided. Who we are: Based at Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire, the A ccelerator S cience and T e chnology C entre (ASTeC) was created in 2001 as a Centre of Excellence for study of the production, acceleration and delivery of charged particle beams. Our Centre was born out of decades of advanced particle accelerator research and development within the STFC national labs at Daresbury and Harwell, delivering internationally leading large-scale science facilities. This included the operation of the SRS synchrotron radiation facilities, supporting the delivery of research toward three Nobel prizes. Staff from ASTeC have expertise in all aspects from design through construction to commissioning. In addition to specifically selected accelerator projects we are engaged in an ongoing programme of world class research and development studies. Our staff are key to our success and we value them highly. Reasons why our staff enjoy working for us include: The Darebsury site is set in a picturesque semi-rural location with easy access to the M56 (less than a mile away) and with public transport available to Runcorn and Warrington There are a number of active sports and social groups across campus as well as a modern, fully-equipped gym We offer 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days Although the team provides support Monday to Friday there is opportunity for flexible working if agreed with your line manager. Flexi-time working is available Our dress code is smart but casual Personal development is important to us. You will work with your line manager to develop your own customised learning plan each year. The organisation offers a wide range of training to develop your skills We have a defined benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 26% For more information on benefits why not take a look at: http://www.stfccareers.co.uk/why-join/rewards-and-benefits/ Organisation Description UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org . The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, and our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people – and more broadly to the world. How to Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Applications are handled by UK SBS; to apply please click the apply button. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 (0)1793 867000. The closing date for applications is 16 th March 2020 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89691331