Facilities Supervisor

Sygnature Discovery Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Background

Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.

Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced facilities supervisor to join our team at Alderley Park. This is a full-time onsite position with an expectation to travel between our two Cheshire sites as and when required.

Working closely with the Cheshire Operations Manager, the Facilities Manager and Head of Site Operations, the Facilities Supervisor will play a key role in the efficient running of the laboratories and offices at our Alderley Park & Tytherington (Cheshire) sites.

Reporting to the Cheshire Operations Manager, the Cheshire Facilities Supervisor will oversee the successful delivery of facilities support, line manage the laboratory technicians and will also be involved in a number of additional activities to support the day-to-day running of the two Cheshire sites.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Working with the lab technicians in providing day to day laboratory support. Ensuring the completion of the facilities core duties & tasks for efficient and safe working in the labs, including collection and distribution of deliveries, stock control, waste management, PAT testing, decontamination of equipment etc.
• Use of procurement, stock management and Facilities helpdesk ticketing IT systems.
• Line management and development of laboratory technicians at both the Alderley Park and Tytherington sites and working with them on their appraisals, training needs and development plans.
• Managing and hosting of external engineers, contractors and suppliers.
• Managing safe systems of work for the Cheshire sites – issue and manage Permit to Work, Point of Work Risk Assessments and evaluation of contractors’ Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Representation of Facilities at internal stakeholder meetings.
• Working closely with the site’s H&S and compliance teams to promote a safe and compliant working environment by identifying areas of improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant industry experience in a facilities or operations role with specific responsibility for health, safety, and operations.
• A formal health and safety qualification is desirable.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience of working within a laboratory environment.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and works without supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work well within a team.
• Confident communicating effectively with managers, colleagues, contractors, external parties, and employees.
• Flexibility to travel between sites as and when required.

Benefits

Here at Sygnature Discovery, we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee, you will be entitled to:

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
• 1 paid volunteer day per year
• A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Why Sygnature Discovery

At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.

We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.

If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. Please do not submit your application to this email address.

For more information on life at Sygnature Discovery, visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com/careers