Clock Mechanic (Multi-skilled)

2
C PTO
£29,876 - £36,201 per annum
Permanent
Full Time
Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

9th April 2023 at 23:55

House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

  • 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
  • Access to training and development. 
  • Flexible working. 
  • Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. 

Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team of horologists who look after the 2000 clocks on the Parliamentary Estate including the Great Clock.

This elite group of mechanics are a part of the in-house Craft Team who sits in the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST). PMST serves both the Commons and Lords carrying out maintenance requests on the Parliamentary Estate.

To find out more about what is like to work as a Clock Mechanic within Parliament – Click Here

The Role 

You will work as part of a team of three Clock Mechanics based on the Parliamentary estate in Westminster. Your role will be helping to maintain our grade-one listed buildings and UNESCO world heritage site including the Great Clock as well as all the other clocks on the parliamentary estate. The role is varied as we provide a comprehensive service to the estate such as Servicing, Rebuilding, repairing (including turret clocks) and winding clocks are just a few examples of the types of work you would be expected to undertake in this role.

The Parliamentary Clock collection consists of some 300 English Dial Movements as well as a small number of Heritage Clocks such as a Vulliamy Regulator (no 807).

Skills and Experience 

  • Level 3 Horology qualification and/or Membership of the BHI
  • The capability of carrying out horology services across a large range of timepieces
  • Relating to team members and customers whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Communicating ideas to stake holders to resolve problems with a broad range of people at all levels.
  • Working at Height and completing physically demanding tasks daily.
  • Understanding of health and safety and its impact on the role

Next Steps 

Application Form – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit and application form and answer the criterion questions. You will need to provide evidence against Criteria 1-5.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.