Facilities Technician

Biotage; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Biotage seeks a skilled Facilities Technician to support our Facilities and Engineering team at the Ystrad Mynach site. You will maintain the site, support lean initiatives, and work independently in a small facilities team.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will handle electrical installations, service modifications, and documentation while promoting 5S, HS&E practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical installations.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in a craft skill, or a craft apprenticeship completed or in progress.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with site PPMs.
• PASMA, IPAF, and forklift truck qualified - desirable.
• Familiar with HS&E practices.
• Full UK drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building and site maintenance work.
• Support engineering activities, including services and LEV installations.
• Assist and coordinate with contractors to ensure successful project completion.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Compile and maintain relevant documentation: risk assessments, work instructions, drawings, sketches, calculations, and records.
• Carry out repair and modification work to site facilities and equipment, including electrical wiring and service installations.
• Complete development and maintenance tasks and update the Pirana management system.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrate self-discipline and awareness of 5S, lean, and HS&E practices.

Skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

5S/Lean/HS&E practices

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in a craft skill or craft apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pirana management system

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Facilities Technician to support our Facilities and Engineering team at our Ystrad Mynach site. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining our site and supporting lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the company. This is a hands-on role in a small facilities team, so the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks is essential.

What you’ll do:

• Perform general building and site maintenance work.

• Support engineering activities, including services and LEV installations.

• Assist and coordinate with contractors to ensure successful project completion.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Compile and maintain relevant documentation: risk assessments, work instructions, drawings, sketches, calculations, and records.

• Carry out repair and modification work to site facilities and equipment, including electrical wiring and service installations.

• Complete development and maintenance tasks and update the Pirana management system.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrate self-discipline and awareness of 5S, lean, and HS&E practices.

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to work independently and manage own priorities.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

• Effective communication and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn; a proactive “can-do” attitude is essential.

• Knowledge and application of 5S, lean principles, and HS&E practices.

Qualifications & Training:

• Experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical installations.

• NVQ Level 2/3 in a craft skill, or a craft apprenticeship completed or in progress.

• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.

• Competent with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with site PPMs.

• PASMA, IPAF, and forklift truck qualified - desirable.

• Familiar with HS&E practices.

• Full UK drivers license.

Location:

Fully onsite at Biotage, Ystrad Mynach