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Building Maintenance Mechanic II

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Building Maintenance Mechanic II

Bexley, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Other

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Business Job Title: Building Maintenance Engineer

Internal Job Title: Building Maintenance Engineer

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Group/Division: SDG/MBD

Career Band: 5

Job Track: Professional

Position Location: Dartford

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Day/Shift (if applicable): Day

When your part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

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Working as part of our Microbiology Division (MBD), within the Specialty Diagnostics Group, you'll play and active part in helping us achieve our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The Microbiology Division discovers microbiological solutions for the diagnostics of infectious diseases and detection of bacterial contamination. We serve public health, clinical laboratories, food companies, environmental screening and pharmaceutical laboratories with a portfolio of products that include culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility testing solutions and market-leading molecular solutions for food safety testing.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the upkeep of all Engineering services on site. Working in a fast paced, dedicated and encouraging Engineering Team, the successful candidate will actively maintain and improve all equipment within the plant room (HVAC, domestic, Lab and RO water services) and ensure the facility remains compliant through internal service request requirements & contractor management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To ensure that all Site Services (HVAC, Water, temperature controls, contractors) are handled to avoid interruption to manufacturing.
  • To co-ordinate and schedule service work in line with production requirements.
  • To maintain the Engineering database - ensuring all contractors are compliant and relevant data is uploaded online with system requirements.
  • To manage the Planned Maintenance system, BMS and maintain the equipment database.
  • To use TPM/Lean tools to continuously improve processes in line with the sites Practical Process Improvement methodology.
  • To communicate with internal customers and external contractors and supervise any contract work, ensuring safe working procedures are adhered to
  • To follow all health, safety and environmental rules, policies, procedures, and any other instructions relevant to working within their area of the Company.
  • As part of your employment you may be required to undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties that are deemed to be within your capability.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • City & Guilds/BTEC ONC in Mechanical / Facilities Engineering.
  • HNC/HND in Operations or Maintenance is desirable.
  • Electrical proficiency is desirable.
  • Validated experience in facilities maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
  • IT Literacy and an understanding of Microsoft Office.
  • Be self-motivated, hard-working, driven and dedication to continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements:

  • Participation in an on-call rota and live within 1 hours commute of the facility.
  • Due to the nature of work we do on site, you will need to pass a full 5-year employment check & DBS check prior to commencement.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Client-provided location(s): Dartford, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01239885-7
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program