Employer: Reed Talent Solutions Salary: £38,724 – £44,393 per annum Date Added: 14/11/2023
Introduction
The Estates, Engineering and Facilities (EEF) Department is responsible for the engineering function comprising maintenance, validation and calibration of assets, as well as repairs and capital work. Adopting the guiding principles of engineering excellence, EEF strive to contain and control risks associated with assets, infrastructure and critical equipment on the estate.
This approach provides the assurance to senior management that engineering works are carried out in a safe and secure manner, engineering solutions are sustainable and expenditure is controlled and that all works are carried out to meet regulatory and compliant standards.
EEF manages and controls the Principal Maintenance Contractor (PMC) in the delivery of operations and maintenance to optimise asset value and contribute to EEF’s strategic objectives.
EEF engages with the site stakeholders over current and future engineering requirements to ensure the engineering function supports the needs of the business. The function embraces all engineering aspects from the supply of utilities, provision of environmental conditions to meet the regulatory/compliant (HSE, MHRA, FDA, DEFRA, Home Office and needs of external customers) for high containment and general research laboratories, pharmaceutical production facilities, cell culture storage facilities and general offices, through to minor/major servicing, validation, calibration and the installation of specialised laboratory/process equipment.
Job Overview
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Plant Manager is the system technical expert for all Engineering systems for the site. The post holder is responsible for managing small projects / initiatives relating to engineering systems and interfacing with the wider UKHSA user community to ensure utilities systems on site remain safe, compliant and reliable for all facilities, equipment, staff and the wider UKHSA community. The Manager must uphold the systematisation of the stores to manage daily demand and future requirements.
The key job objectives are:
Adhere to the Engineering Policy and maintain compliance.
Project manage small business critical projects and monitor equipment data trends whilst liaising with the maintenance team.
Communicate proactively and professionally with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
