Facilities Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Annual leave (generous)

Length of Service Awards

Birthday day off

Gym membership discount

Job summary

SGS in Glasgow is seeking a Facilities Assistant to keep our laboratories and facilities running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This permanent role offers a 35-hour work week from Monday to Friday and a chance to work hands-on with maintenance, stock control, and compliance activities.

You will support GMP/GLP standards, manage inventory, and assist with equipment maintenance and contractor visits, contributing to a safe, well-organised working environment at SGS.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop a long-term career.
• Good organisational skills and reliability.
• Interest in maintenance and facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• 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 documentation and compliance activities
• Contributing to a safe, organised, and well-maintained working environment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Skills

Hands-on

Organised

Reliable

Teamwork

Eager to learn

Job 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

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)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• 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, sex, 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.