Mechanical Engineer

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Salary D.O.E + On Call Allowance

Out of hours callouts – rostered – 1 in 4 weeks (Paid at additional rate)

Please note:

due to nature of role flexibility surrounding core hours is essential.

• To carry out mechanical repairs and improvements to Company properties, both on a responsive basis and strategic basis.
• To carry out Mechanical tests and reports on company property and carry out the necessary repairs.
• To carry out preventative planned maintenance and complete relevant job documentation.
• To respond to reactive work orders and complete as necessary.
• To promote customer satisfaction through the repair and improvements process.
• To advise the facilities Manager re. future mechanical maintenance requirements, and any changes to Mechanical practice and legislation.
• Installation of pipe work throughout site both copper and iron.
• Responsible for the operation and monitoring of site boilers both oil and steam (steam training can be provided).
• Responsible for the operation and upkeep of this site biomass boiler.
• Assist with training of new team members on department procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring stock levels for all plumbing and pipe fitting and assist with stock takes.
• Provide on call cover to ensure correct operation of systems and equipment out of normal working hours.
• Complete specific tasks or projects as requested by the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Promote good work practices and enhance working relationships.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with an enthusiasm on sustainability.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are always adhered to.
• Where appropriate, be able to report leading and lagging indicators with regards to safety and health to the EHS team.
• Ensure a safe and tidy work area.
• Provide cover for other members of the team as and when necessary.
• Carry out other reasonable duties that may or may not be related to the job as requested by the management.
• Must at all times adhere to the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the planning and execution of their duties.

• Steam qualification or equivalent time served
• Some IT literacy
• Experience of working in a busy environment to tight deadlines.
• Maintaining Steam Boilers
• Planned preventive maintenance
• HVAC
• LTHW Boilers
• Fault finding

Life assurance, PMI, bonus, career development, training opportunities, free onsite parking, subsidised staff room, pay for participation on volunteer days, on‑site team building, charity fundraising days, employee engagement programs.

1st year employee – Company contribution 5% – Employee 4%;
After 3 years:
Company contribution 9% and employee 1%

26 days + 8 for Public holidays

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

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