Facilities Assistant

SGS; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme + Life Assurance

Annual Leave allowance + holidays

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday day off

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Facilities Assistant to help keep our laboratories and facilities running safely and efficiently in Glasgow. This permanent, full-time role offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hands-on duties across stock, maintenance and compliance activities.

You will gain practical skills in calibration, inspections, and documentation, supporting a high-standard life sciences environment. The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, detail-focused and eager to learn, with the

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on role required.
• Organised, reliable and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keen to learn new skills and build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock, materials and inventory to support day-to-day operations.
• Support facility and laboratory maintenance, housekeeping and inspections.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration and contractor visits.
• Help maintain GMP/GLP standards through accurate documentation and compliance.
• Contribute to a safe, well-organised working environment and support site improvements.

Skills

Hands-on

Organised

Reliable

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Facilities Assistant

Full-time

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS's Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification-ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Facilities Assistant
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Glasgow
• Hours: 35 hour per week, Monday to Friday
• Industry: Health & Nutrition, Life Science

Please note: Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? As a Facilities Assistant, you'll play a key part in keeping our laboratories and facilities running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. From supporting maintenance activities and managing stock to helping ensure compliance standards are met, you'll be at the heart of our operations and have the opportunity to develop a wide range of practical and technical skills.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing stock, materials, and inventory to support day-to-day operations
• Supporting facility and laboratory maintenance, housekeeping, and routine inspections
• Assisting with equipment maintenance, calibration activities, and contractor visits
• Helping maintain GMP/GLP standards through accurate documentation and compliance activities
• Contributing to a safe, organised, and well-maintained working environment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys a practical, hands-on role
• Is organised, reliable, and has a great eye for detail
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is keen to learn new skills and build a long-term career

Ideal backgrounds could include: Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Stores Controller, Laboratory Assistant, Production Operative, Caretaker, Building Services Assistant, or candidates with electrical, plumbing, joinery, or general maintenance experience.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, ***, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.