Craftsperson (Calibrations)

Join to apply for the Craftsperson (Calibrations) role at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Craftsperson (Calibrations) role at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description We are currently looking for a Job Description We are currently looking for a Craftsperson (Calibration) to join our Infrastructure & Laboratory Services function within the Corporate group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based onsite in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Who are we? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Infrastructure And Laboratory Services (ILS) Are a Function Being Part Of The Corporate Group And Provide Engineering And Specialist Staff To Deliver a Safe Working Environment For Staff And In Particular Our Specialist Scientific Facilities. They Support The Agency Work By Having Clear Funded Maintenance Programmes To ‘patch And Mend’ And Money To Invest In Unique Scientific Facilities And a Centralised Support Process To, Where Appropriate, Deliver Efficiencies, Savings And Value For Money. The Division Has Three Departments Facilities & Laboratory Services – day to day running & support of sites, laboratories and other specialised facilities, security, catering, cleaning, waste and 10SC Liaison for 10th Floor Specialist Engineering – Management of engineering and infrastructure systems supporting the complex buildings, plant and equipment, adhering to critical health and safety requirements and responding to alarms 24/7 Specialist Project & Programme Management – of the Capital programme by providing Project Management / project engineering as required for: building alterations, lab refurbs including high containment, acquisition, installation and commissioning of new plant, equipment and digital IT and special programmes What’s the role? The post will be responsible, once trained, to provide a calibration service to the site cold storage equipment following a defined process and with training and competency assessment provide controls maintenance support to ensure that the South Mimms Site (SMS) consisting of general and containment laboratories, production filling area, cold rooms and offices functions in compliance with the relevant legalisation and is part of the Maintenance Team supporting the SMS. The precise duties required by the post will vary with the needs of the Group and the strategic objectives of the Agency, but the main responsibilities will include the calibration of the building management system sensors under a defined schedule and day to day progress reports. Eventually the post holder may provide support assistance and resolution for controls problems across the SMS and in particular in the CL 3 & 4 Laboratories and CBRM to ensure that safe working practices are maintained. Key Responsibilities Carry out calibrations on our Building management system cold storage temperature sensors to ensure we meet our Quality assurance system standards, keep up to date with scheduled work for the SMS to ensure that the control systems are supporting the relevant Groups in delivering the Agency’s strategic objectives and work within the Health and Safety requirements and ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Co-ordinating and completing the planned preventative maintenance program for the control systems and engineering plant and equipment, ensuring contractors are appropriately briefed and supervised. Investigate and respond to faults, breakdowns and unscheduled tasks as they occur, on a priority basis and propose solutions as to how the fault can be rectified so that the SMS continues to function safely. Post holder may be invited to join the out of hours cover, on a rota basis and under guidance be able to make informed decisions and investigate and / or carry out the necessary actions to ensure that the equipment, stored items and site remains safe, post would carry an uplift in basic pay. Provide support in replacing and upgrading the controls and engineering systems to ensure they are fit for purpose. Who are we looking for? Our Successful Candidate Will Have Successful completion of a registered engineering apprenticeship with at least NVQ Level 2 or BTEC in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Demonstrate a good understanding and experience of relevant H&S regulations in a maintenance or construction environment Practical knowledge and experience working on control systems and a range of engineering equipment The ability to effectively organize workload, manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and targets, and consistently achieve the highest standards of delivery If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk The Selection Process We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here . Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description. Use of AI in Job Applications Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful . Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible. Closing date: 10 June 2025 Shortlisting date: 18 June 2025 Interview date: 26 June 2025 Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome. If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here . Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks . Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here . Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk . In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina.Oyelami@mhra.gov.uk . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk info@csc.gov.uk Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ About Us ABOUT US The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad. The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation. About The Team Infrastructure & Laboratories Services Infrastructure and Laboratory Services (I&LS) are part of the Corporate Division and provide engineering and specialist staff to deliver a safe working environment for our dedicated scientific teams. The Engineering/Maintenance Teams primarily support the South Mimms Site. This is a complex site of specialised facilities that support the delivery of the Agency’s science programme. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency by 2x Get notified about new Craftsperson jobs in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr