Facilities Co-Ordinator

About this opportunity

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

Job Description

• Job Title: Facilities Co- Ordinator 
• 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

You’ll play a key role in keeping our Glasgow site running smoothly, supporting everything from facilities and maintenance activities to compliance and contractor management. Working closely with laboratory, quality, and operational teams, you’ll help create a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment that enables our scientists to deliver high-quality work for our clients.

• Coordinate facility maintenance, repairs, and contractor visits
• Support building, laboratory, and equipment-related activities
• Raise purchase orders and manage facility-related procurement
• Assist with GMP/GLP compliance, SOPs, inspections, CAPAs, and documentation
• Help ensure high standards of health & safety, security, and business continuity
• Work closely with site teams to continuously improve facilities and operations

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, compliance, or a regulated environment
• Strong organisation, communication, and IT skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and coordinate contractors
• Experience with procurement, health & safety, or facilities activities is beneficial

Ideal Backgrounds

Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Coordinator, Health & Safety Administrator, Quality/Compliance Administrator, Laboratory Support, or Operations Support.

This role is ideal for someone looking for a varied position where they can support a busy scientific site and develop their career.

Additional Information

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 (subject to eligibility criteria)
• 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.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly

Source: SGS — United Kingdom careers