Controls Technician - Test Services & site faci

39-hour week.

£42,480pa

Mon-Thurs 08.00-17.00

Fri 08.00-13.20

Site based MK43

Overtime available

As part of a small and dedicated maintenance team you will be required to undertake all aspects of test facility automation and controls system repairs. The role also includes supporting the access control and CCTV systems onsite and consulting with our onsite IT team to keep these critical systems online.

Duties:

· Diagnosis of faults within automation and controls systems and their associated instrumentation and safety systems.

· Undertake maintenance, inspection, and repair of plant in accordance with the agreed maintenance regime, including scheduling new tasks.

· Ensuring that machinery and equipment meet safety regulations.

· Intervening in the event of breakdowns, failures, or malfunctions - Diagnose & repair as required to agreed SLAs.

· Fault finding and installation of access control and CCTV hardware.

· Consult with and manage suppliers and contractors to ensure the best possible service is delivered to the company.

Skills & Experience:

· A comprehensive understanding of electrical control systems, their structure, function, and their components is required.

· In-depth knowledge of complex mechanical, and electromechanical equipment.

· Ideally time served or City & Guilds or BTEC National qualification or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering or allied qualification relevant to role.

· Good critical thinking skills with a methodical approach.

· Ability to work in a varied role, working effectively on multiple tasks in parallel.

· Initiative-taking, conscientious with the ability to communicate effectively and work either independently or as part of a team.

· Well organised, good planning skills with an eye for detail.

· Acutely aware of all H&S aspects and a strong understanding of isolation and lockout procedures.

· A strong Mechanical and Electrical skillset, with the ability to solve complex faults requiring a multi-disciplined approach.

· No Issues with working in confined spaces or at height.

· A good understanding of the fundamentals of TCP/IP networking and hardware.

· Full UK driving licence.

Advantageous:

· A flexible and responsive attitude to go above and beyond when required.

· Experience with industrial drives/ VFD's.

· Prior experience with the maintenance of environmental chambers or similar.

· Rotating plant - Drives, gearboxes, fans & pumps.

· Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office programs.

· Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

· Good Health & Safety knowledge and attitude - understanding of and experience of conducting risk assessments.

· Strong organization and planning skills.

· Confined spaces and working at height.

· A Current IPAF card 3a & 3b, PASMA card, or current forklift truck certification.

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