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Facilities Assistant
ukbiobank
Cheadle£25k–25kOn-site6d ago
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About the role
Can you do it?
- Helping with the transfer of biological storage systems from one site to another
- Assisting in the maintenance (including carrying out fault diagnosis and first-line repairs) of all plant & emergency/security systems
- Aiding in the management of and maintain all permit to work and signing-in systems ensuring contractors and visitors are following the company health and safety guidelines
- Ensuring that standards and cleaning programs are continuously monitored and improved, including housekeeping and stock control
- Undertaking daily checks of key systems (e.g., sample storage system temperatures), ensuring that faults do not result in compromised sample integrity (systems monitored 24/7; routine checks carried out 7 days per week)
Is this you?
- A hands-on approach and willingness to support a wide range of facilities and maintenance activities.
- Confidence working in specialist environments, including ultra-low temperature storage areas. (-20 degrees)
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technical skills and systems.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team while also managing tasks independently when needed.
- Flexibility to travel between UK Biobank sites across the UK as part of supporting operational activities.
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