SGS

Facilities Supervisor

Glasgow, United Kingdom · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerSGS
LocationGlasgow, G81 2LG, United Kingdom
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted14 days ago

Job Title: Facilities Supervisor
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Hours: 35 hour per week, Monday to Friday
Industry: Health & Nutrition, Life Science

Please note: Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Facilities Supervisor, you'll lead the day-to-day facilities operation at our Glasgow site, ensuring our laboratories, equipment, and infrastructure remain safe, compliant, and running efficiently. You'll work closely with laboratory, quality, and operational teams while supervising a small facilities team and managing contractors to deliver a high standard of site support.

Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and contractor activities across the site
Lead, support, and develop the Facilities team
Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, Health & Safety, and quality requirements
Oversee building infrastructure, statutory inspections, and business continuity activities
Work with internal and external stakeholders to minimise disruption and support site operations

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What We're Looking For

Experience in facility management, building maintenance, or a similar operational environment.
Previous experience leading, supervising, and performance-managing a team.
Strong communication, organizational, IT, and stakeholder-management skills, with attention to detail and audit readiness.
Knowledge of regulatory, quality, and health & safety requirements; experience in a regulated environment is advantageous.
Secondary education required; facility management, HSE, supervisory (e.g., ILM), or trade qualifications (electrical, plumbing, joinery) are desirable.

Ideal Backgrounds

Facilities Supervisor, Facilities Coordinator, Maintenance Supervisor, Building Services Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, Health & Safety Coordinator, Compliance Supervisor, or Operations Supervisor.

This role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of site facilities, lead a team, and play a key role in supporting a busy scientific environment.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover- Immediate Cover
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
An additional day off for your birthday
Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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