Specialist Mechanical Technician

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Specialist Technician to join within Operational Services as part of a maintenance/install hybrid team.

Working as part of a team responsible for small installation works and supporting operational maintenance of University premises, you will be undertaking planned projects and reactive work on various systems to support the University's infrastructure and environmental control systems across all our premises, ensuring that they are maintained and installed in a safe, efficient, and functional order.

You'll need good planning, organising and prioritising skills, and will be working at a senior level. As such, you will be expected to tackle more complex tasks, take on additional responsibilities and communicate effectively at a senior level.

Responsibilities include:

- Maintain all systems, including statutory inspection and testing where required, to meet current legislative requirements.
- Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition.
- Deliver an effective and timely response to maintenance demands across the University in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure compliance with all University Health and Safety and Environmental systems and procedures, and take an active part in the development of these policies.
- Ensure the use of equipment and materials in delivery of maintenance services are appropriate and meet current legislative standards.
- Keep up to date with related legislation and developments, attending courses and passing all necessary exams to maintain professional accreditation.
- Carry out multi-skilled tasks, where relevant, such as (but not restricted to) mechanical isolation and fault finding, electrical isolations, minor carpentry, redecoration repairs linked to maintenance and small works.
- Complete all administrative work associated with departmental management systems, including the completion of work records, timesheets, stores issues, estimates and health & safety records. Utilise Building Logbook to record all maintenance visits and any relevant defective information and repairs. All defects to be reported immediately to the help desk for further action.
- Must be computer literate and work well with computer/tablet systems.

Benefits:

- 25 days holiday
- 8 days bank holiday / 3 University days at Easter / 3 University days at Christmas / plus 1 VC Day
- 36 hours per week
- Training in relevant areas
- Discount at SSP
- Onsite discounted childcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car lease scheme

Please note this position will be employed by Operate Surrey Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Surrey.