Danaher

Facilities Engineer

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDanaher
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted10 Sep 2026

For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable and safe operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of building systems and infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general facilities equipment. The role supports regulated laboratory environments, including critical infrastructure and compliance with EHS and industry standards.

This position reports to the Facilities Manager and is part of the Workplace Team within the Workplace Department located in Cambridge, UK. This is a full-time on-site position, supporting critical lab, office, and operational environments. May require occasional out-of-hours or con-call support and/or flexing shift start/end times.

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At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across assigned properties.
Execute preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, and general repairs on equipment and building systems to minimize downtime and ensure safe, compliant operations.
Perform inspections, maintain systems/system records and tracks work orders against KPIs/SLAs. Ensure compliance with all EHS, regulatory, and site-specific standards.

The essential requirements of the job include:

High school diploma/equivalent or relevant technical qualification and 8-10+ years of experience in a facilities/lab setting
Foundational skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to learn, understand, and uphold Building Code, Regulations, Environmental Health & Safety policies
Minimum NVQ Level 3, Approved, or Certified Electrical Technician Preferred

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Ability to lift 5-10kg routinely throughout the work day as needed
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30kg as needed
Ability to stand for long periods of time as facilities/laboratory work requires

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Construction project management experience
Supporting BSL-2 lab environments (pressure control, pressurization, and contamination prevention) in biotech/research settings as well as ISO 14001
Maintaining critical lab systems (ULTRA‑low freezers, DI water, CO₂, backup power) in high-throughput labs

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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