Job Description

As standard this role requires a fully onsite working arrangement.
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Rigging and Facilities Support Technician for a 4-year fixed term contract. To provide hands on support to the IFM Building Fabric team in the day-to-day operation of lifting activities within, and building fabric maintenance, repairs and upgrades to the Synchrotron Building, Diamond House and other external or auxiliary areas.
Full training will be provided in all aspects of the role including health and safety, working at height, and all aspects of crane operations and rigging.
For the Rigging Support aspect of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the existing team of Crane Operators/Riggers in the safe use of the site overhead cranes and implementation of correct lifting techniques.
• Acquiring knowledge and experience of the legal and safety requirements using correct methodology and selecting appropriate equipment for all lifts associated with projects, maintenance and breakdown activities essential for operational needs.

• Assisting in the operation of the overhead cranes.
• Assisting in the safe set up and operation of air-skates and hydraulic jacks, compressors and manifolds associated with projects, maintenance and breakdown activities essential for operational needs.
• Developing skills to undertake the safe operation of forklifts.
• Assisting in keeping records up to date for inspection of equipment.

For the Facilities Support aspect of your role, your responsibilities will involve assisting the Facilities Technician with:

• Building fabric maintenance, surveys, inspections, fault diagnosis, problem solving and necessary upgrades.

• Suspended ceiling repairs and inspections.
• Fire barrier and Steelwork repairs and inspections.
• Building cladding repairs and inspections.
• Wall and roofing systems repairs and inspections (including water ingress investigation and repair).

About You
You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, use hand tools and able to work at height.
You will take a hands-on approach in the assistance of building fabric maintenance and rigging, be prepared to learn new skills and have a flexible approach to working conditions/environment.
You will demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
This position does not meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, and subsequently we cannot consider individuals requiring sponsorship.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 1st February.
Business Area
Technical/Engineering
Full Time Salary
26,075 to 27,435 per annum (Discretionary range to 31,549)
Post Type
Full time / Fixed term
Term
4 years
Closing Date
01/02/2026

Skills Required