Facility Technician
Job Introduction
We currently have an opportunity for a Facility Technician to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.
Role Responsibility
Be part of a skilled group of technicians from all 3 M\E\I Disciplines on all AstraZeneca’s asset base. |
Knowledge of procedures and compliance with GxP & SHE expectation (I.E SOP’s, SHEP’s, SSOW, Company procedures)
Ability to undertake core maintenance tasks independently
Continued improvement of the area KPI’s
IT literate – Examples include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Mercury Advantum, SAP, LDMS, MSDM,Prime
Has the ability to ‘self manage’ and ‘self plan’ and assist with the creation of hard service maintenance delivery plans
Oversee the work of specialist subcontractors/supply partners to ensure they comply with SHE/GxP and home office standards
Plan, conduct and document compliance/regulatory inspections & calibrations to ensure safety, GxP, and home office standards are maintained and inspection ready at all times.
Provide Technical expertise and mentoring for apprentices
Work effectively as a team member in order to ensure effective communication channels and efficient working practices are maintained
Maintain maintenance procedures/SOP’s for own area/zone to reflect current working practices
The role holder will be expected to respond to emergency calls, be part of an out of hours on call process/agreement to meet the needs of our clients business.
Ensure high level of customer satisfaction and service delivery improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the Sodexo Zonal area capital investment programme/Risk Management matrix
Assist to ensure good budget management in the area or zone. (Ad-hoc, small works, maintenance)
Knowledge of specific equipment/ building services:- typical example’s
Pressure systems
Specialised gas equipment (Industrial, Domestic & Catering)
Scientific Alarms and critical instrument calibration
Building Management Systems and associated plant alarms
Electrical maintenance and inspection & testing
HVAC operation/controls
Process Control
Autoclaves, purified water generation/distribution
Validated Facility monitoring systems (BRF/EBI)
Steam and condensate loops
Intelligent lighting systems
Automated systems & equipment eg:- robotics/packing lines/process equipment
Good understanding & delivery of the engineering principles in line with maintenance excellence and LEAN, typical examples.
SAP PM user
Compliance database user (e.g PRIME)
Work planning control
Facilitation of RCM’s and review of existing maintenance (REM) studies
Principles of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and facilitation
Principle of continuous improvement and delivery (CI)
Critical Spares and material management
Be regarded as an ‘Equipment Champion’ taking ownership of delegated systems , being able demonstrate critical plant and equipment performance
Utilise Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) techniques to improve plant reliability
Change control (initiation and technical assessment)
Contribute to the creation of Zonal expert packages for inspection readiness
Contribute to Zonal business continuity plans/ Emergency files & Basis of SHE documentation (BOSHE)
Establishing/defining system maintenance requirements to assist with smooth project delivery and integration in to ‘business as usual’ (BAU)
Contribution to the SHE and Energy improvement plans through in-depth knowledge of eSite and the building management system
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
A highly focused individual, who is motivated and driven by improving Plant and equipment performance
Capable of being part of a multi-functional technician team in a regulated environment where asset performance is a business critical requirement
The role holder will have a well-developed knowledge of maintenance processes, and the application of best practices in order to assist Zonal/Service Manager with the effective deployment of maintenance strategies in technically complex customer environments
Experience of risk management and the methods employed to manage engineering risks, hazards and controls.
Full understanding of GxP, SHE and other regulatory obligations applicable to asset management
The role holder will have a sound grasp of all the hard services delivered by their team and will understand their impact on their customers
Customer orientated, providing feedback in a timely manner
Technical expertise in specific area of work
Good communications skills (verbal & written) and has the ability to present engineering issues to staff and client
Good influencing skills
Desirable
The role holder will have an understanding of the range of customer business operations across AstraZeneca, Alderley Park Ltd and will understand the operating model of the Sodexo business.
The role holder will have a strong technical background, with knowledge of the engineering principles and practices utilised across the lifecycle of asset and facilities design and utility operations
Recognised expertise and competence in defined areas of maintenance engineering in order to fulfill the accountabilities as “Facility Technician”
Professionally accredited Technician with a recognised European accrediting body eg:- (IET, IMechE)
To be able to work with other supplier of AstraZeneca to deliver collaborative service
To host and show case Sodexo services to potential new clients of Sodexo
Advanced fault finding and diagnostic skills
HNC or equivalent in Engineering
NVQ Level 3 Engineering maintenance or equivalent
Mentoring skills - Has the ability to train and develop others
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.
With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).