Facilities Technician

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

RoslinCT, a leading cell and gene therapy company, is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain and improve plant facilities. This role involves overseeing maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with protocols, and supporting the team in delivering life-changing therapies. Ideal candidates will have engineering qualifications and experience in regulated environments.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus public holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Group Life Cover

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a GMP regulated or cleanroom environment desirable.
• Able to manage and influence stakeholders’ expectations.
• Positive attitude with a determination to improve standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out protocols for non GMP equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure systems are managed effectively and assist in facilities maintenance.
• Conduct daily checks to maintain equipment functionality.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

ONC or HNC in engineering discipline

Job description

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter, Shawfair, Penicuik, BioStore

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!

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 team.
• Responsible for carrying out defined protocols and procedures for any non GMP equipment, planned preventative maintenance of plan and PAT testing.
• Ensure BMS systems are administered, updated and managed effectively.
• Oversee and assist in plant and facilities maintenance, addressing repairs and improvements.
• Booking contractors to attend site, providing support and coordination for maintenance activities while ensuring effective communication with colleagues regarding planned and unplanned actions.
• Conduct daily checks to maintain equipment functionality, ensuring to identify, address and escalate any issues promptly.
• Support the resolution in QMS, CC, DEVs and CAPAs.
• Raise purchase orders and organising timely deliveries for required materials and services.
  
  

About You

• Prior experience working in a GMP regulated or cleanroom environment would be desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to confidently communicate orally and in written form to several stakeholders.
• Great flexibility and organisational skills in responding to both short term demands and long term planned workload.
• Able to effectively manage and influence stakeholders’ and customer expectations.
• Excellent attention to detail with a desire to continually develop and improve our processes.
• A positive, can-do attitude, with a determination to continually develop and improve standards within a changing environment.
• Flexibility with working hours; the post may involve extended hours on occasions due to workload, schedules or demands.
  
  

Qualifications

• ONC or HNC in an engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
  
  

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should hire you.

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.