Business Area: Technical/Engineering

Salary: £26,075 to £27,435 per annum (Discretionary range to £31,549)

Post Type: Full time / Fixed term

Term: 4 years

Reference: 11831

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays used for academic and industry research across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.

We have an opportunity for a Rigging and Facilities Support Technician on a 4-year fixed term contract. The role provides hands-on support to the IFM Building Fabric team in day-to-day lifting activities, building fabric maintenance, repairs and upgrades to the Synchrotron Building, Diamond House and other external or auxiliary areas. Full training will be provided for health and safety, working at height, crane operations and rigging.

For the rigging support aspect you will assist Crane Operators/Riggers in the safe use of site overhead cranes and correct lifting techniques, acquire knowledge of legal and safety requirements, select appropriate equipment for lifts associated with projects, maintenance and breakdown activities, assist in operation of overhead cranes, set up and operate air-skates, hydraulic jacks, compressors and manifolds, develop skills to operate forklifts and assist in keeping inspection records up to date.

For the facilities support aspect you will assist the Facilities Technician with building fabric maintenance, surveys, inspections, fault diagnosis, problem solving and upgrades. This includes suspended ceiling repairs and inspections, fire barrier and steelwork repairs and inspections, building cladding repairs and inspections, and wall and roofing system repairs and inspections (including water ingress investigation and repair).

You will be able to work on your own initiative, use hand tools and work at height. You should take a hands-on approach to building fabric maintenance and rigging, be prepared to learn new skills and be flexible in working conditions. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required to communicate with colleagues at all levels.

Diamond offers 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days, flexible working hours and access to a defined benefit pension scheme. Staff have access to on-site amenities including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may be available where applicable. Diamond attracts international talent and encourages applications from suitably qualified women. If you are disabled and wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme please indicate this via the online application process. Diamond are members of Working Families and have achieved Disability Confident Level Two.

Visa sponsorship: This position does not meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship; we cannot consider individuals requiring sponsorship.