Electrical Maintenance Assistant
The Pirbright Institute
The Pirbright Institute delivers world-leading research to understand, predict, detect and respond to viral disease outbreaks. We study viruses of livestock that are endemic and exotic to the UK, including zoonotic viruses, by using the most advanced tools and technologies to understand host-pathogen interactions in animals and arthropod vectors. Our major strength in understanding the immune systems of livestock provides a platform to control current diseases and respond to emerging threats. This important research would not be possible without the proportionate use of animals, which are integral to the development of new disease control measures such as vaccines and diagnostics. We have an establishment-wide commitment to the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement), high standards of animal welfare, a culture of care and openness.
Our Institute is made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a diverse set of chosen fields, backgrounds, and experience. We all play a crucial role in furthering the Institute’s aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution; with a real focus in improving the world in which we live. Our outlook is always balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one Institute’ approach.
Organisation position and purpose:
The Electrical Maintenance Assistant will support the delivery of electrical and general maintenance across the Institute. Working closely with the wider EMS Technical team, particularly Electrical Lead Technicians, Electrical Technicians and the Maintenance Supervisors. The role will involve regular testing of critical life safety systems, such as fire alarms, and appropriate recording of tests and keeping logs.
The Electrical Maintenance Assistant will perform routine upkeep and minor repairs, across the site and residential housing stock, as well as assisting with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) delivery.
Main duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical, the Electrical Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for supporting and assisting with the delivery of Site Reactive and Planned Maintenance programmes.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out regular statutory functional testing of Life Safety systems e.g. Fire Alams, Cold room alarms, Refuge Alarms, Lift Alarms
- Carrying out Emergency Lighting flick tests
- Checking performance and operation of trace heating systems
- Escorting contractors and visitors when required
- Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing
- Inspection of UPS across site
- Inspection of Photo Voltaic systems on site
- Thermographic photos of electrical systems
- Leck detection testing
- Carry out regular Generator checks (run off load) across site
- Tripping battery checks
- Door interlocks checks
- DRUPS checks for Brooksby Building
- Assisting with AHU filter changes
- Assisting with HEPA validations and completing HEPA condition reports
- Assisting with building sealability testing
- Flushing of water systems across site to support Legionella control procedures
- Checking salt levels on critical infrastructure
- Conduct regular Plant Room inspections
- RO Water system checks
- LN2 and Co2 level checks
- Carry out minor repairs, as directed by Line Manager, across site and residential housing stock
- Provide additional general support to Repairs & Maintenance team as required and directed by Line Manager
This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Human Resources department and The Pirbright Institute.
All employees shall actively participate in the Institute-wide quality assurance system in conjunction with the Institute’s Compliance and Quality Manager. Employees are also expected to safeguard their own health and safety and security by following policies and all employees are responsible for the Health and Safety and security of staff under their management.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering and building services
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively
- Health and Safety qualification and/or experience using a Safe System of Work procedure.
- IT competence in MS office packages
Desirable
- Experience of working in a high containment or pharmaceutical environment.
- An ability to analyse complex information e.g. CMMS.
- Relevant engineering qualification
- Evidence of team working skills with the ability to build effective collaborative relationships.
- Supervision of contractors
What we offer
- Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age and earnings)
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public and privilege days
- Pirbright gym with subsidised membership
- Pirbright social club
- Pirbright Lifestyle Hub (employee discount site)
- Cycle to work
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Childcare vouchers and a subsidised childcare allowance
- Free onsite parking
- Electric Car charging facilities
