CAD and Physical Records Summer Placement

at  Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Salary: £20,650
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 8-12 weeks
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Interviews: The recruitment process involves a technical interview only that will take place onsite in April 2024
Start: July 2024
The Estates Department oversee a prominent scientific facility plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and optimal functioning of the expansive infrastructure. Tasked with managing the facility’s physical assets, the department meticulously maintains and upgrades laboratories, research spaces, and cutting-edge equipment to support the institution’s scientific endeavours.
As a CAD and Records Summer Placement, you will play a crucial role in the Estates Department, contributing to the efficient management of records and the transition from traditional paper-based systems to streamlined electronic databases. Your primary responsibility will involve overseeing existing records related to various building services, facilitating the organization of information, and supporting the Estates Team in the transition to a more sustainable and accessible digital format. In this dynamic role, attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a proactive approach are essential. Your efforts will contribute to the optimization of data retrieval processes, ensuring that historical information, drawings, and project files are readily available for the team’s reference.
Join our team and be an integral part of modernizing our records management system.

Within this placement, responsibilities will include:

• Organize and maintain comprehensive records of building services, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Facilitate the conversion of old paper records into electronic formats, utilizing CAD software and other relevant tools.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a logical and efficient foldering structure for both digital and physical records.
• Streamline data retrieval processes to enhance the team’s access to critical information.
• Systematically sort and categorize old drawings, contributing to the development of an organized drawing database.
• Work collaboratively with the Estates Team to provide support in various administrative and organizational tasks related to records and CAD management.