Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

We are a growing medical device company seeking a Facilities Technician to support the relocation and setup of our new manufacturing site in Harwell. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in both the transition and the ongoing technical operations of a medical device facility, including cleanroom environments, precision assembly equipment, and critical infrastructure systems.

Site Relocation and Setup (Welwyn Garden City to Harwell):

• Assist with the coordination and execution of the site move, including equipment decommissioning, transportation, and recommissioning

• Work alongside contractors, builders, and internal teams to ensure smooth setup of the new site

• Support the installation and commissioning of utilities and infrastructure (cleanroom, HVAC, air handling, BMS.)

• Ensure health & safety and regulatory compliance during the transition process

Ongoing Duties (Harwell):

• Maintain and monitor cleanroom environments (ISO-classified), including HVAC, air filtration, and pressure balancing

• Provide technical support for production equipment including laser welders, ovens, microscopes, soldering stations, and pouch sealers

• Assist with preventative maintenance, equipment calibration, and first-line fault diagnosis

• Support electronic assembly tasks under microscopes and in controlled environments as needed

• Oversee general facilities upkeep, including stores management (dry cabinets, inventory storage)

• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with ISO 13485 and GMP standards

• Liaise with internal teams to support smooth daily operations and respond to facility-related issues

• Previous experience in a technical, facilities, or engineering support role, ideally in a regulated or medical device environment

• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and environmental controls (HVAC, air handling units)

• Hands-on experience with technical assembly tools and processes (e.g. soldering, microscopes, ovens)

• Understanding of facility maintenance protocols and equipment management

• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and/or GMP requirements (highly desirable)

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach

• Flexibility to work initially in Welwyn Garden City and transition to the Harwell site