Facilities Technician

Cirrus Logic; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to deliver hands-on maintenance and support across the site. You will handle repairs, contractor coordination, lab and office moves, and daily facilities tasks to keep the site running smoothly.

Based in our Edinburgh office, you will work 37.5 hours per week with occasional UK travel and occasional out-of-hours coverage. A practical, DIY-minded approach and good IT skills are valued assets in this role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in facilities, maintenance, building services, or similar role is beneficial.
• Good understanding of building systems and site services.
• Strong IT skills including email, work order systems, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent communication and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple small tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-line reactive maintenance tasks across the site, including basic repairs and minor works.
• Identify, report, and help resolve building, office, and lab issues to minimise disruption.
• Support and escort contractors on site to ensure safe, tidy, and compliant work areas.
• Assist with small projects, refurbishments, and facilities upgrades.
• Support desk moves, lab and equipment installations, and general logistics.

Skills

Facilities experience

IT literacy

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Work order systems

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities and Building Support

• Carry out first-line reactive maintenance tasks across the site, including basic repairs, fixture and fitting adjustments, and minor building works.
• Perform routine checks and planned preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Identify, report, and help resolve building, office, and lab-related issues to minimise disruption.

Contractor and Works Support

• Support and escort contractors on site, ensuring work areas are safe, tidy, and compliant.
• Help monitor contractor work and elevate issues to the Facilities Manager or Facilities Engineer as required.
• Assist with small projects, minor refurbishments, and facilities upgrades.

Office, Lab, and Support Services

• Support desk moves, furniture moves, and basic workspace changes.
• Assist with lab and equipment installations where required, limited to non-specialist tasks.
• Support site services such as meeting room setup, events, deliveries, and general building logistics.
• The role is expected to be approximately 95% facilities support and 5% involves holiday and absence cover for the shipping and receiving delivery room, including parcel handling and national shipments. This cover element is not a specialist requirement of the role, and brief internal training will be provided.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Support site health and safety requirements, safe systems of work, and housekeeping standards.
• Report hazards and maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow all site procedures, permits, and safety rules when carrying out work.

Administration and Communication

• Log tasks, issues, and completed work accurately in facilities systems or trackers.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors, and the wider business regarding facilities issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Practical, hands-on experience in a facilities, maintenance, building services, or similar role would be beneficial. Would also consider a practical DIY-minded candidate who is keen to learn and develop in a facilities environment.
• Good basic understanding of building systems and site services, including lighting, furniture, basic plumbing, electrical awareness, and general building upkeep.
• Comfortable using basic IT tools such as email, work order systems, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple small tasks across a busy site.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in an office, laboratory, or technical environment.
• Familiarity with contractors and planned and reactive maintenance environments.
• Basic health and safety awareness or related training.

Working Pattern:

• This is primarily an office-hours role with standard working hours of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility will be required during planned shutdowns, office moves, or other scheduled out-of-hours activities.
• The role is based in our Edinburgh office. Occasional travel to other UK locations, including Newbury and London, may be required to provide facilities support.
• Very occasional participation in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota will be required.

This position is based in our Edinburgh office, UK

You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.