Senior Lead Facilities Engineering Technician

Full details of the job. Vacancy No: VN737

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Department: Ops & Facilities

Key Responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide oversight for all hard services whether work is executed internally or utilizes contractor. Role has total control for facilities and maintenance support services, ensuring the organization is compliant and that all scheduled maintenance is carried out per specifications and schedules. Supports the Facilities team with general day-to-day tasks such as PM maintenance, laboratory maintenance, mechanical/electrical contractor task, etc. At times will pitch in to support laboratory / office moves, deliveries & removals, maintaining levels of stock or maintaining the helpdesk daily with ad-hoc duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all associated paperwork in relation to relevant statutory tests and inspections in collaboration with Facility Coordinator is collated and placed into the relevant file, system or tracker.
• Organize maintenance of building associated systems, coordinating remedial works with Facility Coordinator for all tasks outside of contract.
• Manage Building Management System (BMS) reviewing alarm logs at a minimum daily for critical alarms.
• Be the point of contact on site for registration of contractors, ensuring RAMS are in place and suitable ahead of scheduled / planned works, issuing and close out of permits as required and inductions.
• Actively input and manage the control of contractor’s system, specifically with FM and Lab services contractors, including the issuance of the associated ‘Permits to Work’ and ‘Authority to Work’.
• Ensure statutory tasks of a ‘competent person’ in relation to emergency lighting, supporting the contractor in the monthly flick tests and supporting the electrical contractor with annual discharge tests.
• Ensure critical safety equipment is maintained as per schedule, also manage those contracts appointed directly to Immunocore e.g. PAT testing, Pressure Systems and LEV’s.
• Support and mentor other Facility Technicians taking the lead in emergencies or in periods of absence and advise as required.
• Actively participate in the ongoing development of CMMS (Agility) system.
• Provide Risk Assessments for works managed by Immunocore.
• Always ensure EH&S compliance and highlight any concerns to EH&S issues immediately.
• Identify and deal with issues on a pro‑active basis to ensure a clean, safe and tidy workplace.
• Support research science teams for defined systems and space.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and facilitate corrective action for research and CL3 labs (HVAC, -80 Freezers, Fume Hoods, BSCs, etc.).
• Attend callouts / urgent issues to identify issues and repair / make safe and request support per team schedule.
• Complete designated pre‑planned and reactive tasks daily and document in Agility.
• Assisting the Facilities Assistant when required during busy periods/periods of absence.
• Provide cover for members of the facilities/store’s teams, as required, during periods of absence.
• Support any other activity the company deems appropriate for role.

Other

• Assisting the stores team, as required, when delivering (sometimes heavy) supplies across the various company buildings, ensuring they are delivered safely and on time.
• Acting as deputy / point of contact for Facilities related tasks in the absence of the Facilities Lead.

Person Specification

• Time served engineer – Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Confident in carrying out statutory maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of BMS systems and operational plant rooms.
• Competent awareness of EH&S issues.
• Ability to use a CMMS system.
• Confident in directing contractors.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential Qualifications

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• IOSH Managing Safely (D).
• Permit to Work systems.
• Knowledge of BMS and CMMS, AMICI knowledge is a plus.
• Have excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with the team, management, and other stakeholders.
• Minimum GCSE qualified or equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in meeting statutory requirements across an array of buildings.
• Effectively managed a maintenance process using both in house and external resources.
• Built effective relationships across all levels within a company including with senior internal clients and external parties, including subcontractors.
• Thorough knowledge of H&S within the workplace with a key focus on science related disciplines.
• Driver’s license.
• Competent to carry out Risk Assessments (including general assessment, COSHH and manual handling).

Preferred Experience

• Worked within an office and laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in using CMMS software.
• Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good understanding of UK health and safety regulations as they apply to role.
• Understanding of GLP/GMP standards and regulatory compliance requirements in a biotech environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge in AHU systems, boilers, water systems and lab equipment.
• Confident in carrying out and assessing statutory maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of BMS systems and operational plant rooms.
• Competent awareness of EH&S requirements.

Education & Qualifications

• NEBOSH Health & Safety training or equivalent (D).
• Contractor management.
• Permit to Work systems.
• Knowledge of BMS & CAFM and AMICI.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Time Management.
• Collaboration Skills.
• Flexibility.
• Analytical Thinking – Tackling problems using a logical, systematic and sequential approach, identifying discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Attention to Communication – Ensuring information is passed as required, keeping managers informed on progress and problems, avoiding surprises.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering – Identifying the information required to clarify a situation, asking questions when required.
• Managing Self Performance – Taking responsibility for own performance, clarifying expectations and promptly notifying managers/colleagues of problems affecting potential completion of goals.
• Results Orientated – Focusing on desired results, overcoming obstacles and sometimes frustration, with an urgency to get things done.
• Teamwork – Working cooperatively as part of a team, actively listening and constructively responding to others’ ideas.
• Thoroughness – Ensuring work and information provided is complete, carefully reviewing and checking the accuracy of information and work.

About the Company

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial‑stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialise a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions. Focused on delivering first‑in‑class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. At Immunocore, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits. Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.