Carpenter - Antarctica

ackground/Overview:

British Antarctic Survey’s Diesel Power Generation Technicians take responsibility for maintenance, repair and support of the main power generators at our Antarctic research stations.

Working as a part of a small team, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the structure, fabric, fixtures and fitting of the stations. Using your own initiative, you will be required to be self-motivated and work both individually and as part of a team. You will have served a full relevant apprenticeship or relevant City & Guilds, together with on-site practical carpentry experience and general builder skills.

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. Its skilled science and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through its extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs.

We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe! If you are looking for an opportunity to work with amazing people in amazing places then British Antarctic Survey could be for you. We aim to attract the best people for those jobs.

Purpose:

The main purpose is to work as part of a small team with the Facilities Engineer to complete the programme of works for the station during the austral summer. Works to consist of small projects. Maintenance and repair, upkeep and support of Antarctic station buildings and infrastructure.

Examples of Past projects

• Pouring of concrete pads to support mast structures at Rothera
• Remote science hut build at Signy Station
• Removal and laying of new Vinyl flooring
• Bedroom refurbishment with fitted furniture

Duties:

• Maintaining and repairing the structure, fabric, fixtures and fittings of the stations, which includes general building works. External cladding repairs, service boxing repair, flooring.
• Carrying out minor works projects under the guidance of the Facilities Engineer or Building Surveyor.
• The reporting of major problems or work requests to the Facilities Engineer who is the Line Manager for this post.
• Maintenance of all tools and equipment required to complete the works.
• Maintenance and revision of materials and tools stock lists to ensure sufficient spares, equipment and materials are available to carry out the planned works for the following year.
• Liaison with the Facilities Engineer and Station Management to co-ordinate the work program to meet overall season objectives in a safe manner.
• Record works undertaken and advise items to be added to the maintenance programme
• To organize and carry out work in a safe, orderly and tradesman like way including compliance with all appropriate risk assessments and method statements.
• Working with and assisting other building and engineering trades to ensure the planned projects are completed.
• Work with other staff to ensure the operational and safety standards of the station are maintained.
• Undertake general base duties in assisting the general running of the station playing an active role in the relief of the base, domestic support, general duties and the like as required by the Facilities Engineer and Station Leader.

About you:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality focused
• Health and safety focused
• Able to work in a team or individually
• Happy to think out problems and resolve independently
• Be easy to get along with and a good communicator
• Confident with IT systems and answering emails and phone calls.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £25,179.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BAS 23/10