Facilities Technician - Lab Ops & Safety Champion

Sygnature Discovery North America; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Sygnature Group Pension Scheme

1 paid volunteer day per year

Job summary

Sygnature Discovery in Glasgow is seeking a Facilities Technician to join on-site, five days a week. You will work with the facilities team and scientists to keep laboratories in excellent condition, supporting inventory management, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.

The role requires strong Health & Safety awareness, good IT and purchasing system experience, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Five National 5 qualifications or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, warehouse, facilities or operational support environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Can-do, enthusiastic work attitude.
• Able to meet deadlines in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong Health & Safety awareness and comply with policies and legislation.
• Manage deliveries across the site safely and efficiently.
• Handle site waste streams including solvent and clinical waste with compliance.
• Maintain emergency equipment and record-keeping for safety systems.
• Replace and restock gas cylinders following safety procedures.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain related records; assist with PAT documentation.

Skills

National 5 qualifications

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Enthusiastic attitude

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Mathematics

IT literacy

Education

Five National 5 qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Purchasing systems

Job description

Sygnature Discovery in Glasgow is seeking a Facilities Technician to join on-site, five days a week. You will work with the facilities team and scientists to keep laboratories in excellent condition, supporting inventory management, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.

The role requires strong Health & Safety awareness, good IT and purchasing system experience, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Full training will be provided.