Plumbing and Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Antarctica

Although this job is not UK based, the successful candidate will be required to attend training in the UK which will require a right to work. As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK.

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional plumbing & mechanical maintenance technician to join our amazing team based in Antarctica. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe. Working at BAS is rewarding.

You will be joining our Antarctic Estates department which provides everything needed to support life in Antarctica and is made up of skilled individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. Together we make a formidable team that can deal with any situation, from servicing large refrigeration systems to welding fuel pipelines. We take great pride in our work and are dedicated to support of polar science.

You will take responsibility for all planned maintenance, reactive repair, support and upkeep of all plumbing systems as well as any mechanical associated services on station. Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop. As part of the Estates team, you will receive training specific to your role, but also in areas that benefit the station as a whole, such as:

• Fire search and rescue
• Advanced medical training
• Deep field Antarctic survival techniques

Most of our stations are undergoing constant modification and improvement, this can range from something large like the Discovery building at Rothera, to something small like the installation of Solar panels at Bird Island. But the most exciting work is still to be done, as we move towards reducing our Carbon footprint to net zero, the challenges are increasing and we are welcoming people who have knowledge, experience or just a passion for renewable and sustainable energy production.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Operating, maintaining and repairing of various systems
• Reporting of problems or work requests to the line manager
• Carrying out works as directed by the line manager

For the role of plumbing & mechanical maintenance technician, we are looking for somebody who:

• Has served a full apprenticeship, BTEC, relevant City & Guilds or NVQ
• Has practical post qualification/apprenticeship site experience
• Is able to read and interpret drawings

At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.

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