Facilities & EHS Leader for Regulated Labs

Lgc-; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Genomics and Diagnostics is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead all site facilities activities at our Oxford (UK) site, ensuring operation, maintenance and improvements of buildings, infrastructure and equipment. You will manage preventive maintenance, contracts, workspace planning and capital projects to enable compliant, efficient operations.

The role also leads Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives, ensures UK regulatory compliance, conducts risk assessments and audits, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities and EHS activities within a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life-sciences or similar environment.
• Practical knowledge of applicable UK health, safety and environmental legislation and recognised good practice.
• Experience managing contractors, facilities service providers and permit-to-work controls.
• Experience completing or coordinating risk assessments, incident investigations, inspections, audits and corrective actions.
• Experience supervising or line managing employees and supporting their development.
• Ability to read and interpret technical, safety and compliance documentation, schematics and service information.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site facilities activities, ensuring the effective operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of buildings, infrastructure, laboratory equipment, utilities and workplace services.
• Develop and manage planned preventive maintenance programmes for site facilities, infrastructure and relevant equipment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for facilities-related issues and coordinate timely investigation, escalation and resolution.
• Manage facilities and Lab equipment service contracts, including cleaning, waste management, security, grounds maintenance, pest control, utilities and specialist contractors.
• Manage office accommodation, workspace planning, meeting-room provision, communal areas and facility improvement projects.
• Support capital projects, facility modifications, equipment installations, commissioning, qualification and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain facility and equipment documentation, maintenance records, service reports, statutory inspection records and asset registers in an accurate and audit-ready state as required for ISO9001.
• Monitor site utilities, facilities performance, reliability and cost effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Act as the site lead for Environmental, Health & Safety programmes, standards and improvement initiatives. Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager responsible for the site.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UK health, safety and environmental legislation, LGC policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the site risk-assessment programme and ensure suitable controls are implemented, communicated and periodically reviewed.
• Lead the programme for reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses and hazards, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are assigned, tracked and completed.
• Plan and conduct EHS inspections, audits and compliance assessments and support regulatory or customer inspections.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain site EHS training, induction and awareness programmes in-line with LGC EHS training matrices
• Chair or coordinate site EHS committee meetings and promote employee engagement in safety and environmental initiatives.
• Monitor EHS performance indicators and report trends, risks, actions and improvement priorities to site leadership.
• Lead or support emergency preparedness, fire safety, first-aid arrangements, evacuation planning, business continuity and crisis-management activities.
• Act as the primary site contact for external authorities and specialist advisers in relation to facilities and EHS matters, as appropriate. Supported by EHS Manager as required.

Skills

Facilities management

EHS management

UK health and safety law

Contractors management

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Audits & inspections

Team leadership

Documentation reading

Job description

LGC Genomics and Diagnostics is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead all site facilities activities at our Oxford (UK) site, ensuring operation, maintenance and improvements of buildings, infrastructure and equipment. You will manage preventive maintenance, contracts, workspace planning and capital projects to enable compliant, efficient operations.

The role also leads Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives, ensures UK regulatory compliance, conducts risk assessments and audits, and