Facilities Technician

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Private healthcare

Cycle2Work

Retail discounts

Job summary

RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy CDMO, is seeking a Facilities Technician to join our Facilities team in Edinburgh. You will execute routine qualification protocols, administer BMS systems, and support on-site maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.

With GMP‑or cleanroom experience and strong communication, you will coordinate contractors, conduct PAT testing, and help resolve QA changes and CAPAs.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP or cleanroom environments.
• Strong written communication for routine reports and correspondence.
• Capable of responding effectively to inquiries from clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to interpret instructions and seek clarification to ensure comprehension.
• Confident in presenting information to internal teams.
• Flexible and well-organised to manage short- and long-term workload.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine qualification protocols for various equipment, ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Ensure BMS systems are effectively administered, updated and managed.
• Provide hands-on observation and assistance in plant and facilities maintenance, addressing repairs and improvements.
• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to ensure safety and functionality.
• Booking contractors to attend site, collaboration on-site, providing support and coordination for maintenance activities.
• Conduct daily checks to maintain equipment functionality. Identify, address and escalate issues promptly.
• Play a key role in resolving Quality Management System, Change Controls, deviations and CAPAs, ensuring compliance.

Skills

GMP experience

Cleanroom experience

Written communication

Ability to interpret instructions

Team collaboration

On-site maintenance

Tools

BMS systems

PAT testing equipment

Job description

Facilities Technician

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter, Biostore, Shawfair, Technopole.

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground‑breaking science.

Find out more about what we do here!

Due to the nature and training requirements of this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK with sufficient permission to meet the needs of the position. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role under the Home Office restrictions.

Why join us?

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.

• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.

• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.

• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.

• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.

• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.

• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your new role

• An exciting opportunity for a Facilities Technician to join our Facilitiesteam.

• Execute routine qualification protocols for various equipment, ensuring adherence to established procedures and protocols.

• Ensure BMS systems are effectively administered, updated and managed.

• Provide hands‑on observation and assistance in plant and facilities maintenance, addressing repairs and improvements.

• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to ensure the safety and functionality of electrical equipment.

• Booking contractors to attend site, collaboration whilst on-site, providing support and coordination for maintenance activities.

• Conduct daily checks to maintain equipment functionality. Identify, address and escalation any issues promptly.

• Play a key role in resolving Quality Management System, Change Controls, deviations and CAPAs, ensuring compliance.

About you

• Ideally, you will have experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice or cleanroom environment.

• Strong written communication skills for preparing routine reports and correspondence.

• Capable of responding effectively to enquiries or concerns from clients, colleagues, and supervisors.

• Ability to understand and interpret instructions, correspondence, and other written materials, while seeking clarification as needed to ensure comprehension.

• Confident in presenting information to internal teams and larger groups.

• Great flexibility and organisational skills in responding to both short-term demands, and long term planned workload.

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.