Technical Officer

Purpose of Post

To support and deputise as required for the Senior Technical Officers in
supervising staff and the maintenance and repairs of all mechanical/ electrical &
hydraulic machinery associated with lifting the Bridge including operational
areas, buildings and other structures associated with the Bridge, Exhibition and
Events Service.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. To manage a proportion of the Maintenance Programme and other technical work
at Tower Bridge including allocating work to Technical Assistants in accordance
with the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme and ensuring that work is
carried out to an acceptable standard.

2. Undertake formal management duties of the Technical Assistants reporting directly
to you, including staff appraisal, management of leave & sickness, allocation of
overtime etc. as necessary, in conjunction with the other Technical Officers and
deal with first line complaints in the absence of a Senior Technical Officer.

3. Determine equipment needs for duties undertaken under the Planned Preventative
Maintenance programme and issue & order stores and equipment to deliver these.

4. Review and develop maintenance and other procedures as required by and for the
approval of the Senior Technical Officers and/ or Operations Manager, including
recommending and drafting ideas for change, using knowledge, and understanding

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of technical operations affecting the Bridge and maintenance /technical needs of
the exhibition and commercial/ hospitality events programme.

5. Using judgement and understanding of the Bridge, Attraction and Events
requirements and/ or priorities respond to maintenance/ technical emergencies as
they arise and as necessary allocate work or call on other assistance, including
contractors, to ensure that any such matters can be dealt with as expediently as
possible.

6. To be the senior technical presence at commercial/ hospitality events, and deal in
that capacity with any maintenance issues that may arise, meeting client’s
expectations and assisting them in the setting up and use of audio visual, lighting,
internet connectivity and any other equipment as necessary.

7. Support and on frequent occasions deputise for the Senior Technical Officer to
deal directly with and instruct the operational security team at Tower Bridge with
regards to daily briefings, work permits, site inductions, events, etc.

8. Oversee, assist, undertake the maintenance and repair of all electrical/
mechanical/ hydraulic equipment associated with Bridge lifting operations,
including supervising and providing assistance as necessary to contractors or to
statutory authorities working on or visiting the Bridge ensuring that any works
carried out comply with all health and safety and security procedures.

9. To undertake bridge driving duties and oversee bridge lifts as Senior Technical and
Security presence and also act as a member of the Bridge crew/ safety team for
scheduled Bridge lifting operations, including participating in the 24 hour/ 365 days
a year call out roster for out of hours Bridge lifts.

10. Oversee or perform preventative maintenance on audio visual/ digital content as
required to ensure continuity and reduce any unnecessary disruption to the visitor
experience and proactively support and develop audio visual/ digital content within
the Attraction including keeping up to date with new media developments and
advising the Senior Technical Officers on potential improvements to existing
systems to enhance the visitor experience.

11. Overseeing works carried out with regard to the maintenance and repair of any
premises or buildings associated with Tower Bridge, whether by in-house staff or
contractors, and arranging for remedial improvements as necessary.

12. Carry out routine testing of safety and emergency equipment or systems, alarm
checks and responding to breakdown calls.

13. Provide general support throughout the Bridge including assisting with setting up
and breaking down of function furniture for events, internal cleaning of the Bridge
structure, undertaking minor works and other general maintenance tasks as
required.

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14. To deliver engineering tours and talks on technical matters to paying groups and
visitors and represent Tower Bridge as required for press and promotional
purposes.

15. Supervise and provide assistance as necessary to Contractors working on the
Bridge ensuring that they comply with all health and safety and security
procedures.

16. Provide excellent customer service in accordance with Tower Bridge policies
ensuring a positive and pro-active approach at all times to meet stakeholders/
client’s requirements.

17. To support the Senior Technical Officer in the management and monitoring of
Tower Bridge health and safety systems including working at Heights.

18. Undertake specific Health & Safety training to become a designated Risk Assessor
and thereafter undertaking an agreed programme of assessments.

19. Meeting agreed individual and group targets and participate in the continuous
improvement of the service through implementation of specific changes/
developments in support of the Business Plan for Tower Bridge.