Specialist Facility Management in Edinburgh

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We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,300 employees in Germany, France, Finland, UK and Norway. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success: room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working person who is willing to learn new skills and have a positive, pro-active approach. Previous experience of pharmaceutical manufacture is not essential, but you must have knowledge and experience of working within a cGMP environment.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• All equipment on site requiring PAT testing is logged and tested for electrical
• Repair minor plumbing issues
• Change and minor repairs to lighting
• Minor joinery work
• Painting areas when required
• Sanitary support for on site toilets, kitchens etc. when issues reported
• Assist warehouse when required
• Drive forklift truck
• Drive reach truck
• Assist IT department when required
• Assist engineers in facilities department when required
• Manage contractors when they are on site
• Order items for the facilities when needed
• Daily checks on BMS for alarms on HVAC plant
• Daily walk round on site checking all plant rooms for any abnormalities
• Weekly checks on emergency showers and eye wash stations
• Weekly checks on toilet showers
• Weekly checks on salt levels for humidification systems
• Weekly Fire Alarm Test
• Monthly checks on fire extinguishers
• Monthly checks on emergency lights
• Monthly checks on cleanroom air pressures
• Monthly readings of all utility meters
• Keep workshop and outside area of workshop clean and tidy

Person Profile:

Personality

Results oriented with a positive outlook and clear focus on high quality output; Reliable, tolerant and dependable; Comfortable dealing with people at all levels in the organisation; Enjoys working in a fast, stimulating environment; Goal-oriented; Willing to learn from others; Good written and verbal communication skills; Team player, but one who is equally comfortable working independently; Attention to detail.

Required Skills:

. Previous experience in a similar role

. Demonstrable abilities gained in one of the following disciplines:

Joinery

Electricial

Plumbing

. Flexible, structured and goal orientated team player

. Reach and Forklift licence

. Good standard of oral and written communications skills

. Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the Company

Desired:

. Experience of working in a GMP environment

. Good standard of basic education

Personal Situation

Flexible and able to work extended hours when required.

Computer skills: Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word,
e-mail and internet

Literacy and Numeracy: Good standard of basic education

Please note – only applicants with a permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered

NextPharma is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

It's time for your next chapter:

We look forward to receiving your application.